Jakarta - Entering one year since the first case of COVID-19 was found in Indonesia (in Depok City, West Java), which has now reached more than 1.4 million confirmed positive cases, should be enough to make us smarter in our efforts to prevent contracting the virus. If we are confirmed positive for COVID-19, we should now better understand what treatment steps must be taken. Including what drugs and supplements we can take to keep our immune system in top shape.

A year of living with the Coronavirus has made us understand that the virus, which was first discovered in Wuhan City, China, attacks the lungs and respiratory tract. Reading many testimonials from those who have been positive, we now understand that in addition to vitamin C, there is another vitamin that should not be ruled out for its benefits for the immune system, namely vitamin D.

Your body can indeed produce vitamin D by itself, but this is only effective when the sun's Ultra Violet rays hit your skin directly to form active vitamin D called vitamin D3. This vitamin D3 will later be absorbed by the body, to more effectively increase vitamin D levels in the blood.

What is the difference between Vitamin D2 and D3?

When vitamin D from sunlight penetrates the epidermis of the skin, the pre-vitamin D3 in the layer is converted into vitamin D3. Through the blood, the vitamin D3 will be carried to the liver through the blood vessels for processing, before being distributed to parts of the body that have vitamin D receptors such as the brain, parathyroid, muscles, liver, skin, pancreas, heart, intestines, kidneys, bones, as well as the immune system and lungs.

Vitamin D3 is three times stronger than vitamin D2. Unlike vitamin D3 which can be directly absorbed by the body, vitamin D2 must be converted into vitamin D3 first. Sources of vitamin D2 can be obtained from plants or mushrooms exposed to UV light (e.g. shitake mushrooms). Meanwhile, vitamin D3 can be obtained from fish and egg yolks.

During the pandemic, adequate vitamin D intake is needed. To get the benefits of vitamin D from sunlight, bask in the sun for ± 15 minutes, between 09.30-10.30 WIB or 14.00-15.00 WIB, because at that time Ultra Violet B (UVB) rays contain very much vitamin D.

Functions and Benefits of Vitamin D3 for the Body Vitamin D3 is one of the micronutrients needed by the body, especially in the face of high risk conditions for infectious diseases. As a reminder for all of us, here are the things we should know about the functions and benefits of vitamin D3:

• Boosts the immune system to help the body fight infection, reducing the risk of infection
• Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood to maintain bone health.
• Reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes (insufficient vitamin D3 levels will adversely affect insulin production and glucose tolerance).
• Helps prevent cancer.
• Helps with weight loss.
• Reduces the risk of depression.

Due to the worldwide pandemic, here are some reasons why you should take MecoVit-D3 1000 IU during the pandemic:

• The 1,000 IU dose is a maintenance dose that should be taken daily to maintain optimal blood vitamin D levels.
• Low vitamin D levels are found in people with COVID-19.
• Vitamin D3 has a protective effect against respiratory infections that affect people with COVID-19.
• Vitamin D3 is a form that is ready to be used by the body and its strength is 3 times stronger than vitamin D2.

Adequate Vitamin D3, Maintain Immunity

PT Mecosin Indonesia has now produced a vitamin D3 health supplement, MecoVit-D3 1000 IU, which has received a positive response since its launch into the market. Take MecoVit-D3 1000 IU supplement to ensure vitamin D in your body is fulfilled. Vitamin D3 sufficiency plays an important role in maintaining your immune system, especially in preventing COVID-19. How does vitamin D3 play a role in maintaining immunity?

• Vitamin D3 works to activate the immune system
• Vitamin D3 has anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties that are essential for the activation of immune system defenses.
• Low vitamin D levels are associated with increased respiratory infections.

Adequate vitamin D3 levels can protect people with COVID-19 from worsening conditions such as ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), which is a condition of respiratory failure due to deterioration of the respiratory system in the lungs.

Simply take MecoVit-D3 1 tablet per day after meals to maintain endurance. MecoVit-D3 1000 IU can be relied upon to be the first choice for Indonesian families, especially for family members who still regularly carry out activities outside the home. In addition to its hygienic packaging, the results are real and the price is economical. Always provide MecoVit-D3 1000 IU in your home to ensure the health of the whole house is perfectly maintained. Now MecoVit-D3 1000 IU can be purchased at pharmacies, drug stores, and your trusted e-commerce such as Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, GoGoBli, Blibli, JD.ID, and Bukalapak.

Source : https://health.detik.com/berita-detikhealth/d-5499323/pastikan-kebutuhan-vitamin-d3-terpenuhi-untuk-jaga-daya-tahan-tubuh