Vitamin D & Autoimmune Dieases

  • Vitamin D deficiency is linked to autoimmune diseases like Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis  and Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • T cells (immune system) are responsible for immune response and the active metabolite of Vitamin D, 1,25-Dihyroxyvitamin D,can reduce autoimmune responses by modulating T cells
  • A prospective study in Finland showed a link between dietary Vitamin D intake and a reduced risk of Type I Diabetes Mellitus


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