How Vitamin D protects against heart failure
Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is crucial for maintaining bone health and regulating calcium levels. However, according to medical research it has significant impact on cardiovascular health also, specifically in protecting against heart failure. India’s leading cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Ramji Mehrotra says that Vitamin D's protective effect on the heart is due to several mechanisms. Firstly, it plays an important role in modulating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which regulates blood pressure and fluid balance. Adequate Vitamin D levels have been associated with decreased activation of this system, resulting in lowered blood pressure and reduced strain on the heart. Moreover, Vitamin D exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation is a key contributor to the development and progression of heart failure. Vitamin D helps to mitigate inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines and promo