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When Is the Best Time to Get Vitamin D from Sunlight?

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
You might have already heard the hype about the importance of Vitamin D. Well, we’re here to say it’s NOT just hype! They are true! continue reading

D*calculator from GrassRootsHealth

Thursday, December 10, 2015
Find out how much Vitamin D or sunlight you'll need to get to optimum level of 100 to 150 nmol/L continue reading

The vitamin D debate is not likely to disappear

Friday, December 4, 2015
There seems to be a line drawn in the sand with respect to the debate concerning what the optimal levels of vitamin D are for health, and neither side wants to budge. On one side of the line of the current debate are those who support the recommendations officially set by government agencies. However, most of the researchers who actively study vitamin D consider the latest official advice to be inadequate. continue reading

UV light in the wintertime

Wednesday, December 2, 2015
So I still seek sun exposure in the wintertime, even without the UVB. While I continue to get UVA in the winter from sunshine, I keep a UVB light in my office for the winter as I think both moderate amounts of UVA and UVB light are important for health. continue reading

Congratulation Dr. Robert Heaney, Lifetime Recognition Award

Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Lifetime Recognition award at the US House of Representatives on his birthday, November 10th. continue reading

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