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Beneficial Effects Of Vitamin D

: Chemical structure of vitamin D 3

In Indian mythology, there was a story related to the worship of Sun God. Samba, son of Lord Krishna was cursed to suffer from leprosy due to some evil act of his. He realized the mistake and sought the remedy. It was suggested to him that, only Sun God had the power to heal that disease, and he should make the god happy by prayers to get his blessings. He followed that and got cured. Whatever might be the behind story, it goes without saying that sun rays have much more implications in our lives, than originally thought of.

It is the sun rays, which helps in the synthesis of vitamin D from cholesterol in our body. This vitamin is not available in plenty in our day to day food. Vitamin D is converted to the active form in the kidney and help in calcium metabolism. In its deficiency, one may suffer from rickets to osteomalacia etc.. This was the traditional teaching about the utility of this vitamin.

: Milk and cereal grains are often fortified with vitamin D.

Now more informations are pouring in regarding its role in human life. Researchers have found that this vitamin along with calcium maintain the integrity of cells of human body. The regulation of multiplication of cells, autonomy of cells and inhibition of unwanted growth like cancer are managed by vitamin D. Low level of it may be associated with cancer of breast, ovary, prostate and colon etc.. A higher level at about 40-60ngms/ml may actually prevent these cancers. This is very interesting development and further study will enlighten more about its role in cancer prevention.

That is why, now-a-days outdoor activity is encouraged in the school curriculum. Let us go outdoors to prevent these aggressive cancers for free.