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04/15/2016
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It is vital, but few know what their true function in the body. Learn more about the role of vitamin D.
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We know that sunbathing helps balance the vitamin D levels in the body. But what is its function? What is its importance in the period of pregnancy and what damage in case it be low? These and other questions are answered by rheumatologist, Jozélio de Carvalho. Check it!
iSaúde Bahia - What is the role of Vitamin D in our body?
Jozélio de Carvalho - Vital. Ie ALL the cells in our body need vitamin D. In fact, vitamin D is a hormone, not a vitamin. She was misclassified, the correct name should be D hormone, but is already settled and known as vitamin.
ISB - What are the main health problems caused by deficiency of this nutrient in our body?
Jozélio de Carvalho - All systems and organs of our body may suffer the consequence of lack of vitamin D. Among the most important are: osteoporosis, osteopenia, infections, increased risk of cancer, hypertension and diabetes; in more severe asthma, autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis etc.), obesity and the main: greater risk of death.
ISB - Vitamin D deficiency symptoms in the body? Which are?
Jozélio Oak - Yes Body aches and the presence of the diseases described above..
ISB - Power can solve this problem?
Jozélio de Carvalho -. Unfortunately no natural source of vitamin D is sun exposure. The feed provides negligible amounts of this vitamin.
ISB - What is the importance of sun exposure?
Jozélio Oak - Extremely important. It is the only natural source of this vitamin. But it should be borne in mind that the exhibition should be held up at 9 am and after 15h, for at most 30 minutes, and the face should always be protected with sunscreen, sunglasses and hat / cap.
ISB - How is the treatment for this type of problem?
Jozélio Oak - Sun exposure adequately. Supplementation may also be performed orally by tablets or drops daily or weekly, and in some doctors' offices, intramuscular injection every six months. The current trend is to use high doses of this vitamin, unlike in the past when it was used very low doses.
ISB - What is the relationship of vitamin D with the health of the mother?
Jozélio oak - very strong relationship. Vitamin D administration in pregnancy brings benefits in the short and long term to the baby, because it reduces the chance of autism and diabetes in the future. Reduce infection during pregnancy, as well as the risk of preeclampsia and of increasing amniotic fluid or even reduction.
ISB - Vitamin D can be used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. How does this occur?
Jozélio de Carvalho - Yes. There are studies using high doses of vitamin D for the treatment of psoriasis and with excellent results. A study evaluating vitamin D in juvenile lupus disease improvement. There is also clinical experience in the treatment of multiple sclerosis with great results.
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