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This vitamin could lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Results of a new KORA study have shown that people with a good supply of vitamin D have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus,while individuals with lower concentrations of vitamin D in their blood have a higher risk. This effect could be attributable, amongst other things, to the anti-inflammatory effect of vitamin D.
The human body can produce vitamin D itself if it has sufficient exposure to sunlight. The UVB radiation in natural daylight splits the precursor of vitamin D, 7-dehydrocholesterol, in the skin and forms pro-vitamin D3. Further vitamin D synthesis occurs in the liver and kidneys. In addition, the supply can be improved by eating specific foods, such as oily fish, eggs and milk products, or by taking vitamin D supplements.
Source: http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/News/Feeds/2011/10/sections-international-news-vitamin-d-could-lower-risk-of-developing-type-2-di/ 10/4/11