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Get some sun for natural Vitamin D for strong bones

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Get some sun for natural Vitamin D for strong bones

The afternoon sun between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is most apt for the synthesis of the vitamin D from the skin of the human body

JCTA NOTE: the article is correct about making vitamin D except the UV Index must be above 3.
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Nov 24th to Dec 1st

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Nov 24th to Dec 1st   https://madamenoire.com/1115461/slick-woods-cancer/ Let’s be sure to get all the facts straight. Sun exposure does not cause melanoma. Sun deprivation is a key cause. Here are a few facts about melanoma:
  • Seventy-five percent of melanomas occur on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sunlight.
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Is Taking More than 4,000 IU Vitamin D Per Day Too Much?

Monday, December 2, 2019
Is Taking More than 4,000 IU Vitamin D Per Day
Too Much?

JCTA Note: You never have to worry about to much vitamin D if you make it naturally with UVB. Your body was design to make vitamin D from sunlight, not to absorb it from a supplement.
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SUNLIGHT OR VITAMIN D OR BOTH? SUNLIGHT IS THE ANSWER.

Friday, November 29, 2019

SUNLIGHT OR VITAMIN D OR BOTH? SUNLIGHT IS THE ANSWER.

Sunlight or vitamin D or both? By Marc Sorenson, EdD.

Sunlight or vitamin D? That is a question that should not be necessary, yet many believe that vitamin D replaces sun exposure.
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 11/18/19 to 11/24/19

Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 11/18/19 to 11/24/19   https://www.local10.com/health/cases-of-melanoma-falling-among-young-in-us-study-says Sun exposure is not the primary cause of melanoma. In fact, regular, non-burning sun exposure is highly protective against melanoma. Here are the facts you should know about sun and melanoma:
  • Seventy-five percent of melanomas occur on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sunlight.
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