The vitamin is believed to have a significant role in managing glucose intolerance by aiding insulin secretion and sensitivity, which in turn contributes to the risk reduction and management of diabetes. This explains the strong link between vitamin D deficiency and type 2 diabetes. As such, individuals who are at risk of developing the said chronic disease should be gauged in terms of whether they have ample or lacking levels of vitamin D.
* vitamin D also removes toxins from the brain and helps break down a substance called amyloid-beta, which is a protein that plays a major role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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