Does the Sun really give us enough Vitamin D to sustain a living?
- aaravmarya
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min read
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D, also described as “the Sun Vitamin” is a steroid with hormone like activity. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in many important body functions. It is best known for working with calcium in your body to help build and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D is also involved in regulating the immune system and cells, where it may help prevent cancer.
So, Does sunlight give us sufficient Vitamin D?
In short, no. Some articles state that you should aim to get 10–30 minutes of sunshine everyday. What they don't tell you is that not all sunshine's lead to cutaneous vitamin D synthesis. Only radiation energies between 290 and 320 nm are most effective [13]. Because of the complex mechanism of vitamin D3 production in the epidermis, the amount of solar exposure required for providing vitamin D adequate for the body’s requirements varies in different individuals and under different conditions
The harmful side of sunshine no one talks about.
Unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to the skin, eyes, and immune system. It can also cause cancer. There are other contributing factors such as heredity and environment. But sunburn and excessive UV light exposure do damage the skin. You may start to see more wrinkles, dryness, sagging and a dull, leathery look. Pigment changes known as “age spots” appear, and your skin bruises more easily. Changes in the skin cells caused by prolonged exposure may lead to skin cancer, the most common of all cancers. You can learn more about Cancer by following this link: https://aaravmarya.wixsite.com/teawithaarav/post/why-haven-t-we-found-a-definitive-cure-for-cancer-yet
Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.
Fatigue
Not sleeping well
Bone pain or achiness
Depression or feelings of sadness
Hair loss
Muscle weakness
Loss of appetite
Getting sick more easily
Pale skin
Rising concerns...
Worldwide studies have confirmed that vast population of the world is suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Every 1 in 3 people in the USA are Vitamin D deficient. Over a billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient or insufficient. Yet no international health organization or governmental body has declared a health emergency to warn the public about the urgent need of achieving sufficient vitamin D blood levels.
Alternative sources of vitamin D.
Vitamin D supplements are available in every medical pharmacy across the globe. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bone. Vitamin D is generally considered safe. However, taking too much vitamin D in the form of supplements can be harmful. Children age 9 years and older, adults, and pregnant and breastfeeding women who take more than 4,000 IU a day of vitamin D might experience: Nausea and vomiting.
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