It is also called "the sunshine vitamin", because it is precisely by exposing ourselves to the beneficial rays of the sun that our body synthesizes this important element. We are talking about Vitamin D, whose functions in the body are so many and so diverse that it is even defined as a "para-hormone". This is because its activity affects numerous organs and systems, just like a hormone would. For example, it is essential to allow our body to produce endocrine, serotonin and dopamine: the importance of these neurotransmitters is immediately clear if we think that they serve to regulate mood and therefore to combat depression. In short: when we are in a good mood, we can thank, among other things, a good level of Vitamin D that allows us to better synthesize these neurotransmitters. While when we suffer from those unstoppable compulsive hunger attacks (who has never had one?) that push us to find gratification in food even when we are not hungry, Vitamin D could have its role in this regard. Furthermore, Vitamin D plays an important role in fighting type II diabetes, is involved in the regulation of fat metabolism, reduces hunger pangs, increases testosterone synthesis in men and is also good for the brain. Not to forget that it is also an immunostimulator, which means that it gives a boost to our immune system, thus helping us to react better to pathogens, and laugh inflammation and infections.
In short, a very precious element for our body from various points of view, but what we are interested in examining here is its effect on bones.
Vitamin D for bone health
One of the main effects of Vitamin D on our body is precisely that concerning the skeletal system, from all points of view. Not only is it essential for the formation of bones, but also in the prevention of fractures and osteoporosis. The latter is a very common disease especially among women and, in simple terms, consists of a "fragility" of the bones that develops over time, making the risk of fractures very high and - once these have occurred - very difficult to recover good functionality, also leading to serious disabilities. Since the course of the disease is often asymptomatic, it is not uncommon for it to be noticed only following routine tests or, in the worst cases, precisely when the bone breaks, either following traumatic events even of mild or very mild entity (in the case of very advanced osteoporosis). To understand the extent of the problem, just consider that in Italy one in three women and one in five men suffer from osteoporosis, for a total of about five million people: impressive numbers, which make us understand how it would be good to take action to keep our bones in good health.
Given its effects on bones, Vitamin D is therefore important both in the growth phase (we said that it is necessary for bone formation), and throughout life for adults: the fact that osteoporosis often occurs in old age, does not mean that you should start supplementing only at that time, on the contrary. On the contrary, it is very important to prevent the onset of the disease, keeping bones healthy and strong throughout life.
How Much and Which Vitamin D for Bone Health?
As often happens, not all Vitamin D supplements are the same, in fact, the composition and extraction method make them very different from each other. The Vitamin D supplement from the Dottor Tili line is of vegetal origin and the extraction is performed through ethanol, olive oil (Vitamin D is fat-soluble) and maltodextrin. Why this particular extraction method?- It can also be taken by vegans (let us remember that Vitamin D3 is naturally present in liver, butter, eggs, fatty cheeses, all foods that those who choose a vegan diet do not consume: here it is instead extracted and made available from plant elements, with no difference compared to that of animal origin);
- it is a product of completely natural origin (therefore not synthetic) and without contraindications.
