How important is vitamin D to the body?

Video content is professionally consulted by Dr.BS Ho Thu Mai - Head of Nutrition Department, Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Many people don't learn about vitamin D until they become parents. In fact, only know what vitamin D is? What does vitamin D do? Only then can vitamin D supplements be properly and good for health.

In fact, Vitamin D is one of the most magical vitamins because of its diverse biological properties and multifaceted influence in our bodies. According to TS.BS Ho Thu Mai - Head of Nutrition Department, Vinmec Times City International Hospital, Vitamin D is fat-soluble and synthesized in the dermis of the skin under the effect of ultraviolet rays of the sun.
The main role of vitamin D is: Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus from food; stimulates the process of calcium deposition of bones; stabilize the level of calcium in the blood to ensure the functioning of the nervous system and muscles; participates in the regulation of the activity of the immune system; participate in the secretory function of insulin, parathyroid hormone, immune system, reproductive system and skin development in women; participates in regulating more than 1,000 different physiological processes of the body...
It can be said that the effect of vitamin D for us is too great. However, you also need to know how to supplement with vitamin D to take advantage of the full value that it brings.
To know how to supplement vitamin D properly and in sufficient dosage, you can consult with doctors, nutritionists about the amount of vitamin D needed for our body's functioning.