EXPLANATION
- To naturally produce vitamin D your skin needs to be exposed to the UVB radiation.
- Unless the sun is at an elevation higher than 45° the UVB is filtered out by the atmosphere.
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CAUTION
- Being in the sun in the middle of the day can be dangerous. While vitamin D is essential to us there is no reason to overdo it.
- You do not need to be in the sun for long to saturate your body's daily ability to create vitamin D. As little as 15 minutes is sufficient.
- Even when wearing sunscreen the small percentage that still passes that barrier is sufficient for your body to create vitamin D. Wear sunscreen and/or cover the most exposed parts with clothes.
- Even on cloudy days sufficient amount of UVB passes through the clouds to support your vitamin D production.
- If you are at a high altitudes the amount UVB is much higher than at sea-level.
ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO GET VITAMIN D
- Dietary Sources: Include foods rich in vitamin D in your diet, such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, and trout) and egg yolks.
- Supplements: Consult a healthcare professional to determine if vitamin D supplements are appropriate for you. Supplements can help meet your vitamin D needs, especially if you have limited sun exposure or specific dietary restrictions.
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