How can vitamin D contribute to strengthening the immune system?
A large body of scientific evidence shows that vitamin D affects the immune system and helps support systemic health. Vitamin D acts as a booster of the immune system, and vitamin D deficiency is associated with immune disorders and an increased risk of infections.
Vitamin D participates in immunity through several mechanisms and plays a role in regulating both the innate and adaptive immune responses in the body. Vitamin D affects the function of the immune system by interacting with vitamin D receptors on innate immune cells throughout the body. Innate immunity is a non-specific first line of defense of the body against foreign pathogens.
Low vitamin D intake is considered a major public health problem worldwide. In fact, vitamin D deficiency is estimated to affect 13% of the world's population.
How do we ensure an optimal intake of vitamin D?
- Spend enough time in the sun
- Take nutritional supplements and supplements with vitamin D
- Eat fatty fish, seafood, fish oil, mushrooms and egg yolk often
Interesting reading: DLux Infant Spray - vitamin D for little ones
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