Learn about the role of vitamin D in strengthening the immune system during the winter

With the spread of the Corona epidemic around the world in late 2019, there was no better way to protect than through social distancing and other accompanying measures.

However, the immune system also had an important role.

The immune system is made up of a complex of cells, processes, and chemicals that constantly defend the body against pathogens, including viruses, toxins and bacteria.

For this reason, it was necessary to take nutritional supplements to maintain the health of the immune system, which is the key to preventing infection for many diseases.

Choosing a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep and exercising is one of the most important ways to strengthen your immune system, and taking vitamins, minerals and supplements will also improve your immune response.

In this regard, the (With Al-Hakim) program addressed the importance of (Vitamin D) in protecting against diseases, a fat-soluble nutrient that is necessary for the health and functioning of the immune system.

The vitamin also boosts the fight against pathogens in white blood cells, and plays an important role in reducing inflammation, which helps boost the immune response.

In an interview with AJ NEWS, the nutrition expert (Rawa Rifai) indicated that most patients who were transferred to hospitals due to infection with the Corona virus and who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were not at high risk of death compared to others.

Many people suffer from a deficiency in vitamin D, which negatively affects immune function, as low levels of the vitamin are associated with an increased risk of respiratory infections, including influenza and asthma.

Other studies suggest that vitamin D supplementation may improve response to antiviral treatments in people with certain infections, including hepatitis C and HIV.