25. Reduces Risk of Tuberculosis
Vitamin D has been found to have protective properties against tuberculosis, a contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Evidence shows that vitamin D deficient patients have an increased risk of contracting the disease compared to individuals who have normal levels of the vitamin in their blood.
Vitamin D supplementation has been found to reduce the infectivity of the bacteria, shortening disease duration, thus allowing for the successful treatment of the disease. Furthermore, vitamin D supplementation improves an individual’s immunity against mycobacteria, lowering his or her risk of becoming infected.
