How To Get More Vitamin D & Yet Stay Sun-smart

How To Get More Vitamin D & Yet Stay Sun-smart

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  • Vitamin D is crucial for various bodily functions including bone growth, healing, immunity, and even combating depression and aiding in weight loss.
  • It's also emphasized for its potential in strengthening the body against illnesses like coronavirus.
  • Natural sunlight remains the best source of Vitamin D. Spending as little as 15 minutes to a couple of hours a day outdoors can provide the body with its daily requirement of Vitamin D.
  • Lack of Vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, while overexposure to the sun without protection can result in sunburn and skin cancer.
  • Skin exposure, skin color, and geographical location significantly impact Vitamin D production. Lighter skin tones and regions closer to the equator produce Vitamin D more efficiently.
  • Effective measures such as sunscreen application, avoiding peak sun hours, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and being cautious with medications that increase sun sensitivity are essential for skin protection.

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