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Common sunscreen ingredients dangerous for freshwater ecosystems: study

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The results show that exposure to UV filters over 48 hours prevented the fleas from navigating through their environment. Exposure over 14 days—similar to what might occur near popular beach areas—proved lethal for the tiny crustaceans. continue reading

Sun Rising on Role of Vitamin D in COVID-19 Fight

Friday, August 28, 2020
Another critical question to ask is whether vitamin D in supplement form should be your first option. We should not rule out direct sunlight, where vitamin D is abundant. continue reading

What Can You Say? Clarifying Customer Communications

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Thousands of studies now point to potential benefits of vitamin D and UV exposure. It’s important that tanning professionals understand how this research is going to continue to unfold and impact their business. continue reading

How Your Immune System Protects You From Infection – Part 2: Phagocytes

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Vitamin D is needed for the process of maturation of monocytes in macrophages. continue reading

What You Need To Know About COVID-19, Vitamin D And The Sun.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
It has been shown that low level UVB exposure  suppresses the immune cells of the skin triggering a response which then regulates the level of immune reactions throughout the body.  continue reading

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