Immune function may be compromised by Vitamin D deficiency
Older individuals who are vitamin D deficient also tend to have compromised immune function, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).Vitamin D plays an important role in helping the body absorb calcium needed for healthy bones. The skin naturally produces vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight.
February 27, 2014 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: body, body-absorb, endocrine, immune system / vaccines, important-role, journal, metabolism, new-research
