Vitamin D It is difficult to find in foods : fruit and vegetables do not have interesting levels. It is present, even if in small quantities, in some foods such as liver, milk and dairy products, eggs, and some fatty fish; the exception is cod liver oil. In the past, this food rich in Vitamin D was used as a remedy against rickets, a pathology that was once quite widespread especially in children.
Fortunately, vitamin D is mostly synthesized by our body through the absorption of the sun's rays operated by the skin. It seems that exposing the face, arms, legs and back to the sun for about 15-30 minutes between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm, at least twice a week, leads to sufficient synthesis of vitamin D. However, the season, the time of day, cloud cover, the presence of smog, the melanin content of the skin and the use of sunscreen are among the factors can reduce the action of UV rays and the consequent synthesis of vitamin D.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth and normal muscle function . It is also functional for the normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and for proper function of the immune system . A deficiency of this vitamin negatively affects bone calcification and, depending on age, can cause bone deformations and make teeth more vulnerable to cavities. Being a fat-soluble vitamin, it is stored in the liver and released in small doses when its use becomes necessary.
Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by lifestyle too sedentary which prevents proper exposure to the sun. Other behaviors that can reduce the amount of Vitamin D in the body are alcohol abuse, drug use and the use of certain medications.
The daily requirement of Vitamin D varies according to age and risk factors and ranges between 400 and 1000 IU, reaching 2000 IU if necessary. Vitamin D produced by Matt Pharma contains 50 mcg of Vitamin D3 equal to 2000 IU and represents the ideal solution for integrating an essential element into our body especially in the colder periods of the year during which we tend to have a more sedentary lifestyle, the days get shorter and sunny days are less frequent.
Furthermore, to help our immune system from seasonal changes, cold, pollution and stress, Matt Pharma has developed Immune Defenses , a food supplement based on Echinacea, Astragalus, Vitamins and Zinc. Echinacea and Astragalus help the body's natural defenses, Vitamin C and Zinc contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, Vitamins C, B6 and B12 contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin D completes the formula which, together with the other Vitamins and Zinc, helps the normal function of the immune system. Another supplement from the Matt range designed to support our immune system during periods of greater vulnerability is Vitamin C 500 Strong Defense .
