Jakarta - A child consultant with an immunology allergy Prof. Dr.dr. Zakiudin Munasir SpA(K) from Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) Kencana invites the public to use sunlight to meet the daily needs of vitamin D.

"Inauguration of vitamin D levels is sufficient, especially from sunlight, around 10 am to 2 pm. In the morning it's around 15 minutes, if it's 5 minutes in the afternoon, it's enough," said Zakiudin, quoted from ANTARA, Saturday, October 1.

Vitamin D functions as a hormone that regulates calcium metabolism and bone growth also regulates the immune system. The source of Vitamin D comes from sunlight which converts the precursor of provitamin D in the skin into vitamin D. Meanwhile, about 20 percent comes from foods such as milk and fish.

"Don't forget to also apply a balanced diet, enough protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals," added Zakiudin.

Vitamin D is useful in improving brain function, lowering blood pressure, supporting lung function and heart health, helping insulin levels and helping the management of diabetes, helping the body's immune system, brain and nerves, and maintaining dental and bone health.

Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy can cause preeclamps, gestational diabetes mellitus and premature birth. Lack of vitamin D can increase the risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune, and even increase the risk of depression. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include easy fatigue, easy pain, longer wound healing, mood swings, tend to be sad and gloomy, excessive anxiety, and hair loss


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