The secret of longevity is in this vitamin

In recent years, Experts have emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels. This mineral is essential for longevity, bone health, immune system and emotional well-being.

“In addition, it was noticed that “Vitamin D has its own hormonal system that acts in different systems to facilitate, modulate, block or suppress certain physiological processes.”– explained Alberto Cramer, a doctor specializing in family and community medicine and a member of the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians (SEMERGEN), in an interview with the publication HuffPost.

According to most experts, to maintain adequate vitamin D levels, it is enough to sun exposure and eating a balanced diet with an emphasis on foods rich in this vitamin. This includes fatty fish such as tuna or salmon, yogurt, cheese, butter or eggs.

Of course, according to Kramer, sun protection is more recommended and effective: “It is estimated that some Approximately 15-20 minutes of direct sunlight from March to October will be more than enough. to get normal levels of this vitamin.”

These recommendations generally apply to healthy people, but in some specific cases It is advisable to take vitamin D supplements, but always under the supervision of a professional. since an overdose of this vitamin can have negative consequences.

“I always recommend doing a test, looking, and if there are deficiencies, it is advisable to take vitamin D,” Nutritionist Karen de Isidro explained to HuffPost in a report warning that vitamin D can accumulate if consumed in excess.