Question

Can vitamin D reduce blood pressure?

Answer 1

Vitamin

1. Vitamins are organic molecule which is essential for normal cell function, growth, and development in appropriate amounts.
2. There are 13 essential vitamins required for a healthy life.
3. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Pantothenic acid (B5), Biotin (B7), Folate (folic acid or B9).
4. Vitamins are classified into two groups- fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.
5. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver, fatty cells, and muscles of the body. They are vitamin A, E, D, and K.
6. Water-soluble vitamins are vitamin C and all vitamin B.

Vitamin D

1. Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin.
2. It is a fat-soluble vitamin so it requires in daily diet supplements for a healthy lifestyle.
3. It is essential for bones and teeth because it is essential for calcium absorption.
4. Vitamin D deficiency leads to osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiac disease, and blood pressure problem.
5. Some studies show that vitamin D modulates blood pressure indirectly.
6. Some patients with vitamin D deficiency have blood pressure and hypertension problem.
7. Thus, consumption of vitamin D can be linked to a reduction in high blood pressure.