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Are there Benefits to Using Indoor UV Devices? Published on May 16, 2023 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   When used safely, indoor UV devices can provide many of the benefits provided by exposure to sunlight, an option for when the sun is not easily available Key Points Indoor UV devices are a great alternative when sun exposure is not an option during the winter months, when UVB is not available to make vitamin D, or when we are simply not able to get outdoors to access the mid-day sun Most people do not get enough sunshine or UVB exposure to contribute much to vitamin D status, however, there are some people who spend extended time outdoors in the mid-day sun or regularly use UVB devices, and these vitamin D inputs do contribute significantly to vitamin D status When considering a source of artificial UV light, it is important to be aware of the type of UV or light emitted by the device, its safety, and the physiological effects it may produce Indoor UV devices are artificial sunlight options that can provide a wide spectrum of sunshine health benefits from UVA, UVB, visible light, red light and infrared waves.…

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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 318   https://www.breakinglatest.news/health/why-is-vitamin-d-useful-for-our-body-here-is-the-answer/ Food is not the best source of vitamin D! Sun exposure to the skin produces almost 90% of vitamin D in the human body (up to 20,000 IU daily in midday summer sun).…

Is A Tan Natural Protection from Sun Burn and Skin Cancers? Published on May 15, 2023 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Melanin, found in higher concentrations in darker skin and generated upon sunshine exposure, is one of the most protective molecules against UV damage Key Points In March 2023, Australia became the first country to provide updated guidelines for sun exposure based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people Melanin is a pigment found in higher concentrations in darker skin; it has antioxidant and scavenging properties, and acts as an effective sunscreen by protecting skin cells (malanocytes and keratinocytes) from UV induced DNA damage and is considered one of the most protective molecules in the skin against damage from UV radiation A tan is a natural form of protection that helps to reduce the risk of sun damage; the key to utilizing sensible sun exposure to help generate a tan is to determine how much time you can expose your skin to sunlight without burning, and after that amount of time is when it is important to cover up, apply sunscreen, or get out of the sun For decades, the general recommendation for everyone has been to stay out of the sun, cover up, and apply sunscreen regularly, an approach that is now being questioned by certain authorities due to the many benefits of sensible sunshine exposure, notably the production of vitamin D.…