Vitamin D3 Benefits for You

Vitamin D3 is biologically an active form of Vitamin D. Many diseases and problems can be controlled and eliminated due to vitamin D3 benefits.

Following are vitamin D3 benefits:

a) Prevention of Osteomalacia and Muscle Weakness- Studies conducted in 2009 by "The Canadian Journal of Neurological Science" asserts that if vitamin d3 is present in substantial amount in the amount then it is capable of reversing osteomalacia which is the softening of the bones due to lack of vitamin D in the body. This would in turn reduce the risk of fractures and muscle weakness.

b) Counters Inflammation- When vitamin D3 is present in the body in a suitable content, any type of inflammation is eliminated as it activates certain molecules which turn off the causal inflammatory genes. Experts believe that vitamin D3 induces an inhibitor of pro-inflammatory transcription factor; Nuclear Factor Kappa (NFkB) called IkBa.

c) Mood Stabilizer- Vitamin D3 is needed by the brain to function optimally. It has been proved that vitamin D receptors are found in neurons and glial cells. It is vitamin D3 that brain's diverse functions like gene expression are remotely possible. Those genes which encode the enzymes responsible for the process of metabolism of vitamin D3 are expressed in brain cells. Therefore, there is no denying the importance and benefits of vitamin D3 when it comes to the preservation of the nervous system.

d) Controls a number of disorders- Vitamin D3 alleviates the body of pains by reducing muscle spasms. It also reduces respiratory infections, helps in cell differentiation, improves overall skin health by reducing wrinkles and also improves the body's cardiovascular strength by creating a protective layer for the blood vessels.

e) Treats several diseases - It may prevent a whole spectrum of deadly diseases such as abnormal multiplication of cancer causing cells, diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, renal osteodystrophy, hypocalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism and hypophosphatemia.

To experience more vitamin D3 benefits one should stop smoking. This should be done so that the compounds in tobacco do not irritate cells and membranes. If such a control is practiced then then occurrences like constriction of the blood vessels and risks for other disorders will be reduced considerably. One should go for vitamin D-fortified foods such as milk and orange juice. The simplest tip that we can offer is that one could expose their face, arms and legs to the sun for about 10 to 15 minutes daily if possible to help their body yield vitamin D3 benefits.