The ability of vitamin D to regulate anti-bactericidal proteins, key component of the immune system, is proven to be important, because it has been retained through millions of years of evolutionary selection. Some researchers believe it is critical for the survival of the species with this mediated immune response.
Vitamin D prevents the adaptive immune response from overreacting and reduces inflammation and appears to suppress the immune response. However, the function of the new genetic element this research explored allows vitamin D to boost the innate immune response by turning on an antimicrobial protein. This will help prevent the immune system from overreacting.
Reference: Science Daily
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