The new issue of the British “Nature – Immunology” magazine reported that vitamin D is not only necessary for physical growth and development, in immunization also plays an important role, it is the T cells immune cells attack foreign matter, “Commander” .
University of Copenhagen, Denmark, the researchers reported that the immune system T cells recognize and attack foreign bacteria and viruses and other features, but it is usually not in a “combat state” needs to be an “attack Xin Hao” in order to complete the active state never to the active state of conversion. Vitamin D plays in the process of “commander” role. The study found that without vitamin D, T cells detect foreign bodies will not even take action, remained inactive.
The researchers said the findings show that vitamin D can regulate the immune response to control levels. For example, weak immune function by vitamin D can to enhance disease resistance; and during organ transplantation surgery, you can reduce vitamin D levels, to reduce rejection.
Vitamin D found in fish, eggs and other natural foods, and more sun to help the body synthesize vitamin D. Vitamin D by regulating the body calcium, phosphorus and other elements to maintain the metabolism of bones, teeth, normal growth and development.