Vitamin D reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Taking vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the North American Menopause Association.
To achieve the results of the study, the team followed 680 Brazilian women aged 35 to 74 years. The objective was to evaluate the possible link between vitamin D deficiency and blood glucose increase. Only 24 participants were taking vitamin D supplements.
The researchers found that vitamin D supplementation reduced blood sugar levels and that the usual sun exposure produced the same result, indicating that vitamin D deficiency is associated with high levels of glucose. in the blood.
"Low levels of vitamin D could play a significant role in the risk of type 2 diabetes," said Dr. Joan Pickerton, Research Manager. "The study found that vitamin D supplementation could help improve blood sugar control by increasing blood insulin sensitivity in the body."
The sun is the first and safe source of vitamin D, it gives the body the need for ultraviolet rays necessary for the production of vitamins.
Vitamin D deficiency can be offset by eating foods such as oily fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna, fish oil, cow's liver and eggs, or by taking supplements of this vitamin available in pharmacies.
The body uses vitamin D to keep its bones healthy and absorb calcium effectively. The lack of vitamin A can increase the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, inflammation and disruption of the immune system.