Get strong bones with Vitamin D

• May 2, 2024

The popularized adage of the elderly about the exposure of babies and children to the morning sun, to obtain vitamins, has a medical basis in fact, the information confirms that vitamin D can be obtained from the sun's rays. Also from different food groups.

The vitamin D by itself it does not work wonders for the body (and some forms like Calciferol must be chemically converted into dihydroxyvitamin D). The conversion is done with the help of the kidneys and the liver. This form of vitamin D It is important since it is responsible for:

• Stimulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
• Help in the formation of strong bones
• Along with the other vitamins and minerals, vitamin D promotes bone mineralization
• Help in the maintenance of a healthy immune system
• Prevent rickets in children
• Prevent osteomalacia in adults
• Regulate the growth of cells

What foods contain vitamin D?

You can look for fortified foods or food groups that have a high content of this vitamin. Here are some of them:

1. Salmon, canned fish (tuna and sardines)

2. Milk, margarine fortified with vitamin D

3. Cereals fortified with vitamin D

4. Yolk (although eating the whole egg is advisable)

5. Swiss cheese, beef and liver

A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to bone-related diseases However, excessive intake of vitamin D It can also be a health hazard because it can cause vomiting, nausea, weight loss and constipation.

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