Vitamin D could prevent cardiovascular damage

A new study conducted by Ohio University scientists suggests that a little more sunlight might restore damage to cardiovascular system. The study shows that vitamin D3 which is made by the body naturally when skin is exposed to the sun can significantly restore the damage to the cardiovascular system caused by several diseases like hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Vitamin D3 is associated with the bones. However, in recent years, in clinical settings people recognize that many patients who have a heart attack will have a deficiency of D3. It doesn't mean that the deficiency caused the heart attack, but it increased the risk of heart attack. Nanosensors shows that vitamin D3 can be beneficial, especially for the function and restoration of the cardiovascular system.

A major discovery from these studies is that vitamin D3 is a powerful stimulator of nitric oxide (NO), which is a major signaling molecule in the regulation of blood flow and the prevention of the formation of clots in the cardiovasculature. Additionally, vitamin D3 significantly reduced the level of oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. Treatment with vitamin D3 can significantly restore the damage to the cardiovascular system caused by several diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes, while also reducing the risk of heart attack.

These studies, performed at Ohio University, are the first to identify the molecular mechanism of vitamin D3-triggered restoration of the function of damaged endothelium in the cardiovasculature. While these studies were performed using a cellular model of hypertension, the implication of vitamin D3 on dysfunctional endothelium is broader. The dysfunction of endothelium is a common denominator of several cardiovascular diseases, particularly those associated with ischemic events.

Vitamin D3 may be of clinical importance in the restoration of dysfunctional cardiac endothelium after heart attack, capillary endothelium after brain ischemia (stroke), hypovolemia, vasculopathy, diabetes and atherosclerosis. This suggestion is strongly supported by several clinical studies which indicate that vitamin D3 at doses higher than those currently used for the treatment of bone diseases, may be highly beneficial for the treatment of the dysfunctional cardiovascular system.
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Post trauma stress disorder may increase the risk of lupus

Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease that causes kidney inflammation and can affect many organs in the body like joints, skin, blood cells, brain, heart, lungs and kidney.

Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because lupus flares can be as minor as a rash, but can also come with muscle pain, joint pain and fatigue. Severe flare ups can cause fluid to build up around the heart and cause kidney failure.

Women who have post traumatic stress disorder PTSD or have experienced trauma may develop lupus. There is a correlation between PTSD and lupus in women than any other risk factor.

PTSD has been associated with other autoimmune diseases like cardiovascular problems. PTSD creates constant state of anxiety and defense. In these states, the heart rate goes up, and cortisol release is less controlled, which leads to an inflammation. This stress response causes lupus.

Lupus is an enigmatic disease; it affects different organs, the disease can be genetic, it may be triggered by infections, drugs and sunlight. Presently, there is no cure for lupus, the available treatments can control the symptoms.
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Overdose of vitamin D supplement increases the risk of cancer and kidney stones

Vitamin D is essential for bone metabolism, it maintains proper concentrations of calcium and phosphate in the blood.

Overdose of vitamin D can be harmful because  it can cause too much absorption of calcium. Excess calcium
in the blood can be deposited in the heart and kidneys which is dangerous to health.

Vitamin D helps the body to use calcium to support bone health, 600 IU is recommended for an adults per day. Apart from supplement it can be found in beef, liver, canned salmon, sardines, cheese, egg yolks, fortified milk orange juice and sunlight

Vitamin D is made in the skin when exposed to sunlight. The overdose can cause excess calcium in the blood, which can cause fractures, lethargy, high blood pressure, heart problems, hardening of the arteries, kidney stones and some cancers.

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