Vitamin D

A study by the University of Michigan, in the United States, revealed that 20% of cases of hypertension in women are associated with uncontrolled blood pressure levels due to a lack of vitamin D in the body. This nutrient can be found in foods such as butter, egg yolk, liver, among others, but its main source of absorption is sunlight. Therefore, 15 minutes of sun exposure are more than recommended. The nutrient is also important in the process of calcium and phosphorus absorption in the intestine and in mineralization, that is, bone growth and repair.