This isn’t an easy topic to write about nor is it an easy topic to find information about since it’s quite complex.
Sunlight And Vitamin D
The newly created D3 is then carried to your liver and kidneys, where it transforms into active vitamin D.
But here is where the controversy picks up. We’ve long been told to stay out of the midday sun, but this is when UVB rays are strongest. According to research cited in Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin by Dr. Zoltan Rona, the sun’s rays are actually safest from 10am to 2pm when the “good” rays (UVB) are strongest.
Uvb therapy is also a known treatment for eczema. But many sources say UVB rays contribute more to sunburns, and should be avoided or heavily limited, for skin cancer prevention. Not to mention, the darker your skin, the more sunlight you need.
Breakfast Foods Offer Hidden Calcium
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Usda National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22, Content of Selected Foods per Common Measure, Calcium, Ca, mg sorted alphabetically. Vegetarian Society: “Information Sheet: Calcium.
Why Do You Need Vitamin D?
Vitamin D helps you to absorb calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, the nutrients that keep your bones, teeth, and muscles healthy.
With COVID-19 infections still on the rise, it’s logical to ask if vitamin D can help protect your immune system against it. But, there is no conclusive evidence because the virus is still so new.
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