Why vitamin D is important and how to access the important resources?
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important, vitamin D, insufficiency, natural resourcesAbstract
Background: Vitamin D was important for health. It regulated calcium and phosphate absorption, strengthens bones; muscles, and improved the body’s immunity. There were multiple resources for it, but its deficiency led to various health problems. Aim: The study aimed to review literature to understand the nature and optimal time for exposure to sunrays for gaining vitamin D. Method: The searcher conducted the literature through health organizations such as Up-To-Date, Medline, Pro-Quest–Medline Index, Clinical Key, CDC, WHO, Google Scholar, and PubMed. Result: Vitamin D had various benefits for vital body function as well as its reduction led to serious problems, so the recommended daily oral dose was 600 IU which increased among the population with vitamin D deficiency. Exposed of the face, arms, legs, or back to sun rays for an average of 15 minutes between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. two to three times per week was enough for cholecalciferol production. Conclusion: Vitamin D was important for the body function. The skin had the ability to synthesize vitamin D3 when exposed to sunlight during the day, especially in the summer; the peak time was 11:00 am to 2 pm.
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