Specialists highlight the vitamin D as a central component for longevity and the immune protection due to the reduction of sun exposure. The incorporation of this substance is possible through a planned diet and does not depend exclusively on climate or geographic location.

The main function of this compound lies in its ability to facilitate the absorption of calcium in the intestines. The bone system becomes stronger and operates correctly through this biological process.

There is a widespread belief about sun exposure as the only method of obtaining it, but the body has other mechanisms to access its benefits. The solution lies in the food and supplements.

The nutritionist Jenny Garcia It offers technical details about the nature of the substance and its behavior in the body. “The vitamin Dalso called calciferolbelongs to the fat-soluble category. In other words: they are better absorbed by the body if they come into contact with lipids or fats. These types of vitamins are stored in the liver, adipose tissue and muscles of the body,” explains the expert.

García emphasizes the vital importance of the element for the bone formationsince the intestines need it to correctly absorb the calcium. The specialist adds a key piece of information about its comprehensive scope: “Likewise, it is also necessary to maintain the proper functioning of the immune system.”

The nutritionist Katherine Cantaro classifies calciferol as the only micronutrient obtainable through three different routes. The first corresponds to the skin absorption through the sun rays. This option carries risks such as burns or the development of skin cancer in the absence of adequate precautions.

The second way lies in the direct feed. There are specific products with high concentrations of the nutrient. The list includes:

A third alternative covers the products industrialized fortified. The market offers drinks, vegetable butters, fruit juices, cereals and yogurts artificially enriched with this essential component to fill dietary deficiencies.

Jenny García warns about the metabolic and systemic consequences. “In the case of vitamin D deficiency, its insufficiency leads alterations in metabolism bone and in other tissues and systems, such as the immune and cardiovascular. Studies indicate that people who meet adequate vitamin levels have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes,” says the professional.

Vitamin deficiency has correlations with severe clinical conditions and chronic diseases. García details the medical panorama observed in clinical reviews: “It is evident that an insufficient supply of Vitamin D, through diet or due to poor sun exposure, is related to cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, diabetes and depression.”

Katherine Cantaro focuses its analysis on the structural impact on the skeleton. A high deficiency causes extreme weakness in the bones, a condition that often leads to osteoporosisa disease that causes bone fragility and increases the propensity for fractures due to minor trauma.

Requirements vary depending on individual factors such as age. Contact with the sun represents the primary source for a large part of the world’s population. A daily exhibition of between 8 to 15 minutes is enough to generate the amount necessary for optimal body functioning.

People residing in regions with low solar incidence or cloudy climates depend on the diet and supplements to keep its levels stable. This strategy avoids deficiency. Experts emphasize the importance of professional supervision before making drastic changes.

We should always consult our family doctor before adding new foods to our diet.

This content was produced by a LA NACION team with the assistance of AI.