Choose one concept in our lesson today, give a brief explanation about the concept and cite how this learning can be applied in your daily life.
Calcitriol is the most active form of vitamin D. It is a hormone that aids the absorption of calcium from foods in the gastrointestinal tract into the blood. To synthesize vitamin D, a person needs a small amount of UV light from the sun to activate the precursor molecule in the skin. As we know, calcium is a mineral that makes healthy bones and teeth. It also helps blood clotting, muscle contraction, and heart rhythms.
I can apply this concept in my everyday life by taking note that Vitamin D synthesis happens through sunlight exposure. I can do this by having a morning walk for about twenty minutes to accumulate enough UV light. With this, I can ensure that I have enough calcitriol to aid calcium absorption from my food.