Getting Vitamin D from Sunshine

According to Healthline, "...it is estimated that 40% of American adults have a vitamin D deficiency".

Sunlight, in the proper method and duration, is a great way to boost your vitamin D level. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, the UVB rays work with cholesterol in the skin cells to create vitamin D through synthesis.

Here are some ways to get some sun safely according to Healthline:

Try to expose about one-third of your body to sunshine
Noonday sunshine is the most efficient time to get the most out of your exposure
Try going into the sunshine without sunscreen for the first 10-30 minutes. Apply sunscreen before your skin burns. Time without sunscreen depends upon skin sensitivity to sunlight.
Try wearing a hat and sunglasses and exposing a different part of your body to sunshine
10-30 minutes of noonday sun several days per week should help boost vitamin D levels

4th May 2020 SarahH