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Tanning as a Source of Vitamin D

Monday, September 9, 2019

Tanning as a Source of Vitamin D

Two different research groups conclude the US RDA is off by an order of magnitude

GrassrootsHealth scientists and staff have published a research letter, citing the D*action data, calling for the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to increase its current vitamin D recommended dietary allowance (RDA) from 600 IU/day to 7,000 IU/day from all sources.

NATURE’S MEDICINE: 5 BRIGHT BENEFITS OF SUN EXPOSURE

Friday, September 6, 2019

NATURE’S MEDICINE: 5 BRIGHT BENEFITS OF SUN EXPOSURE

BY VERA HEALTH TEAM JULY 17, 2019BODY MIND

Did you know that exposure to natural sunlight is the best way to get your vitamin D? Everyone needs vitamin D for many reasons from strengthening bones to regulating mood.

Insights for publishers from the latest Reuters study Population Under 35

Thursday, September 5, 2019

JCTA Note: this may help you when advertising to people under 35

Insights for publishers from the latest Reuters study

By Faisal Kalim2 days ago Last modified on September 5th, 2019

Reuters has published a new report, “How young people consume news and the implications for mainstream media” in collaboration with strategic consultancy Flamingo.

Effect of BMI on Vitamin D Dose-Response

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Effect of BMI on Vitamin D Dose-Response

Evidence shows that vitamin D levels are affected by obesity. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we assessed the effect of BMI on vitamin D dose-response.

We found that with increasing BMI, the vitamin D level associated with a given supplement dose was lower.

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 8/26/19—9/1/19

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 8/26/19—9/1/19 https://www.crowrivermedia.com/hutchinsonleader/news/local/eat-move-connect-how-to-choose-the-best-sunscreen-know/article_2323d117-9fec-56d1-a42d-ca7b40e55ddb.html Before you use any sunscreen, here are some facts you should know: Sunscreens are worthless at best and deadly at worst. Sunscreens are not the answer for sun protection; sun deprivation is the problem.… continue reading

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