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KNOW “D” NUMBER Patient and Provider Guide to Understanding Vitamin D, Testing & Results Booklet

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The IRB-approved KNOW “D” NUMBER Patient and Provider Guide to Understanding Vitamin D, Testing & Results booklet was created by a team of vitamin D experts to help patients and health care providers alike better understand vitamin D and the importance of knowing the vitamin D level. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 263

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 263   https://asapland.com/symptoms-of-vitamin-d-deficiency-in-children/82077/ Seasonal depression is not due to vitamin D deficiency, it is due to sunlight deprivation. Sun exposure leads to the production of serotonin, the body’s natural “upper.” Dr. Gavin Lambert and his colleagues in Australia measured serotonin levels in response to varying degrees of bright light.… continue reading

Study: This is how the sun and UV rays can prevent skin cancer

Monday, March 28, 2022
The goal of the project is to promote a conscious and positive approach to the sun. Among other things, SonnenAllianz wants to make the health-promoting aspects of the sun known and transparent to the general public while at the same time debunking or nullifying myths in the public discussion with scientific facts. continue reading

Women’s reproductive health affected by rising c-sections, lack of sunlight exposure

Friday, March 25, 2022
This choice may be a cause of our lower levels of Vitamin D and may unknowingly be preventing us from getting the other associated health benefits of direct exposure to sunlight,” he further said.   continue reading

Low Vitamin D Can Increase Risk or Trigger Onset of Multiple Sclerosis

Friday, March 25, 2022
Low vitamin D and low levels of sun exposure are associated with an increased risk of developing MS and a greater chance of having more severe symptoms once a diagnosis is made continue reading

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