{"id":1521,"date":"2018-06-20T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1521"},"modified":"2023-04-20T06:22:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T06:22:12","slug":"the-terrific-two-vitamin-d-and-zinc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-terrific-two-vitamin-d-and-zinc\/","title":{"rendered":"The Terrific Two &#8211; Vitamin D and Zinc"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"caps\">Our body needs a number of nutrients to keep it healthy. Let\u2019s take a look at how Vitamin D and Zinc help us and what we should be eating to ensure that our body receives a good supply if these two important nutrients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin D \u2013 Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin as it is produced by our body in response to sunlight. It has many benefits that include:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthens bones and teeth<\/li>\n<li>Boosts immune system<\/li>\n<li>Regulates insulin<\/li>\n<li>Helps in managing diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Supports lung function<\/li>\n<li>Keeps the heart healthy<\/li>\n<li>Protects against diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis etc<\/li>\n<li>Regulates calcium and phosphorous levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sources of Vitamin D<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunlight is the most common and effective source of Vitamin D. It is recommended that people have some sun exposure on a daily basis. With our air conditioned and sheltered lifestyles, sun exposure for human beings has decreased. But, you can get your supply of Vitamin D in other forms like:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fish oil<\/li>\n<li>Fatty fish like salmons and sardines<\/li>\n<li>Some varieties of mushrooms<\/li>\n<li>Egg yolks<\/li>\n<li>Milk<\/li>\n<li>Yoghurt<\/li>\n<li>Cereals<\/li>\n<li>Oatmeal<\/li>\n<li>Cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Health benefits of zinc<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zinc is a lesser known mineral that our body needs to stay healthy. Some of the reasons that zinc is important to our health are:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It boosts the immune system<\/li>\n<li>Helps fight the common cold<\/li>\n<li>Has an antiviral effect<\/li>\n<li>Prevents build up of bacteria in mucus passages<\/li>\n<li>Is a powerful antioxidant<\/li>\n<li>Decreases risk of cancer<\/li>\n<li>Prevents hormone imbalances<\/li>\n<li>Helps in regulating insulin production<\/li>\n<li>Is good for heart health<\/li>\n<li>Reduces digestive problems<\/li>\n<li>Helps muscle growth and repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Food sources high in zinc include:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lamb<\/li>\n<li>Chicken<\/li>\n<li>Channa<\/li>\n<li>Cashewnuts<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n<li>Yoghurt<\/li>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Salmon<\/li>\n<li>Mushrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, many of the foodstuffs that are high in Vitamin D are high in zinc too. Though the \u201cIncredible Two\u201d don&#8217;t interact directly, they have complementary effects on several organs in your body.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. Located in the heart of Trichy (Tennur, Royal Road and Alexandria Road (Cantonment), Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru, the hospital also renders adult and pediatric trauma care.<\/p>\n<p>Chennai \u2013 044 4000 6000 \u2022 Trichy \u2013 Cantonment \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Trichy \u2013 Heartcity \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Trichy \u2013 Tennur \u2013 0431 4022555 \u2022 Maa Kauvery Trichy \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Kauvery Cancer Institute, Trichy \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Hosur \u2013 04344 272727 \u2022 Salem \u2013 0427 2677777 \u2022 Tirunelveli &#8211; 0462 4006000 \u2022 Bengaluru &#8211; 080 6801 6801<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our body needs a number of nutrients to keep it healthy. 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