Discovering an Important Anti-Aging Property of this Vitamin

Vitamin D, often associated with bone health, also plays a key role in our internal youthfulness. A recent study has uncovered its significance in keeping our stem cells in optimal condition, the very cells that keep us young and healthy.


Researchers from the National University of Pusan and the Korean Food Research Institute investigated how vitamin D and its receptor protect the cells of our intestine. They utilized fruit flies, or Drosophila, to understand this phenomenon.

The study revealed that when the vitamin D receptor is less active in certain intestinal cells, the stem cells of the intestine, which are responsible for renewing our gut, age faster and multiply uncontrollably. This can lead to health issues. On the other hand, vitamin D helps keep these stem cells youthful, preventing their premature aging and promoting a healthy intestine.

These findings are significant as they demonstrate how vitamin D can help keep not only our bones but also our internal cells young and healthy. By better understanding these mechanisms, it is hoped that new ways to combat age-related diseases will be discovered.