WBC Vitamin D Talk

 The director of WBC Unversity, Xochitl Lagarda welcomed the faculty of doctors from the WBC University, Dr. Diana Sosa, Dr. Ricardo Monrreal, Dr. Nazul Akke and Dr. Victor Marín, to a discussion focused upon knowing the vital importance of vitamin D for our health.

Principally its benefits and what happens in our body when we have a deficit of this vitamin, in addition to making us known to the “D3 Ambassadors,” led  by WBC super bantamweight champion, Yamileth Mercado, the world champion Jackie Nava, and the Green and Gold world champions, Rey Martinez (fly) and Oscar Valdez (super featherweight) and great prospect David Picasso.

The first to speak was Dr. Victor Marín from D3, who explained the processes in which vitamin D participates as an essential nutrient that acts directly on the nervous system, strengthens the immune system and that influences the absorption and metabolism of phosphorus and calcium. He clarified that vitamin D prevents the onset of diabetes, high blood pressure and autoimmune diseases. 

Dr. Marín also explained that low concentrations of vitamin D make us more prone to respiratory diseases and clarified that various investigations have shown that only 2% of the population satisfies the recommended daily amount.

Dr. Nazul Akke spoke about the relationship between vitamin D and the COVID-19 virus, commenting that studies have shown that vitamin D3 supplementation can reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections, including viral infections, and reduce a severe COVID infection. He added that vitamin D functions as an important regulator of inflammation and innate immunity, helping our body defend itself against invading pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. In addition, this vitamin strengthens the immune system.

For Doctor Ricardo Monreal, it is imperative that we all know our levels of vitamin D because there is no better medicine than preventive medicine, and that is, vitamin D3 which is essential for the functioning of the bone system. It participates in the formation of bones from the prenatal stage and throughout life, so from childhood it is essential to maintain adequate levels. 

He also commented that this vitamin helps us maximize potential for bone gain, so that at times of accelerated bone loss, such as in the case of menopause or aging, we have a sufficient bone reserve. In the case of high-performance athletes, a 400 IU vitamin D3 supplementation helps calcium within bone tissue; helping avoid injuries, making them more resistant and less prone to fractures.

Dr. Diana Sosa reminded us that we can obtain vitamin D through 3 main ways: controlled sun exposure, through diet in foods of plant or animal origin, and through food supplements.

 She added that we can find vitamin D in various foods such as: cod liver oil, blue fish, oysters, shrimp, clams, eggs, whole milk, whole yogurts, cheese, butter, mushrooms, avocado, to name a few. But she clarified that supplementation is important because sometimes the consumption of these foods is not enough, so we must seek an extra portion, especially in high-performance athletes. 

Our experts gave a lecture on all the contributions of this vitamin D, but they also told us about what happens in our body when we have a deficit or, on the contrary, what happens when we have high concentrations of vitamin D in the blood. If you missed this great talk, we invite you to watch and learn: