vitamin d deficiency

UV and Vitamin D

Ultraviolet radiation is required by the human body to synthesize vitamin D. It is believed that in the northern parts of the United States, for instance, it is dark enough during the winter season that vitamin D synthesis shuts down completely.

Research indicates that insufficient exposure to ultraviolet radiation is included natural daylight may be an important risk factor for cancer as well as many other health issues. Vitamin D does more than promote optimized bone health. In addition to the strong evidence regarding the prevention of cancer, vitamin D has also been associated with improvements in the following conditions:

Cancer
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Arthritis
Infertility
PMS
Fatigue
Depression
SAD (Seasonal AFfective Disorder)
Obesity

Please click here to read about the further benefits of UV, taken from the book "Light, Medicine of the Future."

 

What can be done?

1. Gradually but consistently spend more time in the sun without sunscreen. A gradual increase in exposure time will allow your skin to develop a natural protection against sunburn (a tan). It is very important to avoid sunburn.
2. Recommendations of daily requirements for sunlight range from a minimum of 10 minutes 3 or 4 times per week to a minimum of 1 hour per day.
3. Choose light therapy products with added UV.
4. Install black lights in areas where you spend time. (Black lights provide trace UV)
5. Relocate to a climate more suited to outdoor living.
6. Add a sunroom to your existing home.