Vitamin D may help prevent Parkinson's disease

Finnish scientists say that people with higher levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop seizure syndrome (Parkinson's).

Vitamin D is called a vitamin heaven source.Photo: med50

After nearly 30 years of monitoring the health of more than 3,000 people in the age of 50-79, the National Institute of Health and Nursing has recorded 50 cases of Parkinson's - appearing due to a shortage or loss of nerve cells. experience dopamine in the brain. After reviewing the relevant factors, including physical activity and body mass index (BMI), they found that those with the highest vitamin D content had a 67% lower risk of developing the disease than those with people with the lowest vitamin content. 

Although it is not possible to explain why vitamin D affects the risk of disease, the researchers believe that this nutrient "works to protect the brain thanks to antioxidant activity, regulate the content." calcium, detoxify, regulate the immune system and enhance the ability of transmitting brain electrical signals through nerve cells'.

The human body synthesizes vitamin D primarily through exposure to sunlight and certain foods such as salmon, canned tuna, cow's milk, soy milk, yogurt, cereals. This is a nutrient that plays an important role in bone protection and can prevent diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes.

Source: CNA