By: Yassmine ElSayed
CAIRO, Jan. 6 (SEE) – Vitamin D which is mainly known for its role in strengthening bones proves every day that it is a treasure one should sought. In previous pieces, ‘SEE’ tackled indirectly and partially the benefits of this vitamin but in this article we list for you in bullets what this treasure would add to your health..
The generous content is provided by Dr. Hisham Elamry, Professor of nutrition, member at the American Society of Nutrition. He is also a member at Egyptian British Society for the Study of Obesity Diseases.
1 - Reduces risk of heart attack
2 - Helps to strengthen memory
3 - Help people with asthma to reduce the severity of symptoms
4 - Maintains mental health and ability to focus until late age
5 - Protects from myopia
6 - Protects from sclerosis
7 - Helps the intestines absorb important nutrients in foods such as calcium and phosphorus
8- Strengthens immunity
9 - Strengthens bones
10 - Strengthens the muscles
11 - Helps regulate blood pressure in the body
12 - Protects from anxiety problems
13. Provides the energy for the body
14 - Protects against arthritis
15 - Helps to balance the proportion of calcium in the body
16. Prevents respiratory infection
17. Limits muscle injury
18. Helps to produce insulin
19 - Reduces risks of psychological illness, such as depression
20. Protects pregnant women from pregnancy poisoning
21 -Improves the kidney functioning
22 - Protects against some cancers
23 - Protects against heavy flu and colds
24 - Plays a major role in helping to lose weight
25 - Protects from arteries blockage
26 - Protects from Alzheimer's disease in late age
27 -Protects blood vessels
28 - Protects from diabetes
29. Helps improve physical fitness
30 - Helps provide testosterone