The importance of vitamin D. In addition to vitamin D, it has the main function of helping the absorption of calcium. Helps to strengthen bones and prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis  Vitamin D also has many special properties that many people may not know is that vitamin D has a structure similar to sex hormones. 

Therefore, it plays an important role in regulating important processes in the body. Such as reducing parathyroid hormone, preventing the loss of calcium from the bones. Increase the secretion of the hormone insulin (Insulin), help balance blood sugar and prevent diabetes.

The study found that People who are deficient in vitamin D are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And vitamin D supplementation significantly improves glucose metabolism. Vitamin D has also been associated with high blood pressure. (Hypertension) and coronary artery disease. 

The importance of vitamin D

6-12 months old should get 10 micrograms per day.

Ages 1-70 should get 15 micrograms per day.

and seniors over 70 years old should receive 20 micrograms per day.

But if getting too much vitamin D Will affect the body as well. by calling this condition Symptoms of toxicity due to excess vitamin D which is dangerous for growing children And in some people with severe symptoms may die from failure of various organs in the body.

If the intake is too low or vitamin D deficiency.  The result in rickets in children and cartilage in adults has seizures or tooth decay. It may also cause viral infections in the respiratory tract more easily. And when infected, the body’s mechanism for elimination of the infection in people with enough vitamin D is better than those with vitamin D deficiency. In addition, the body can also get vitamin D from sunlight during outdoor activities or exercise. By exposing the skin to sunlight for at least 15-20 minutes every day between 8:00 AM–10:00 AM and 4:00 PM–5:00 PM.