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D2 vs D3 – What is the Difference?

Wednesday, June 17, 2015
There are 2 differences between D2 and D3. The first one: D2 is a synthetic product that is derived from plant precursors. D3 is a natural product that's produced in all animals upon exposure to sunlight. continue reading

Shunning the sun may be killing you in more ways than you think

Monday, June 15, 2015
Even the most ardent sun-phobes acknowledge that sunlight has health benefits, but these have largely been put down to Vitamin D. People with the highest vitamin D levels tend to be healthier. They are less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes, strokes or heart attacks – in fact, they are less likely to die prematurely of any cause. continue reading

Skin cancer: An epidemic or case of better diagnosis?

Monday, June 15, 2015
β€œAre we doing a great job stamping out melanoma or are we overdiagnosing? Overdiagnosis is the diagnoses of disease that will never cause symptoms or death,” Glusac said to members of the Congress. continue reading

GrassrootsHealth Survey Finds Dermatologists Believe UV Exposure Is a Viable form of Treatment, Yet Still Lobby Against Sun Exposure

Monday, June 15, 2015
Dermatologists see value in UV exposure to treat non-lethal skin conditions, but still do not know that UV exposure is the body's most natural and abundant source of vitamin D continue reading

Let it shine: 10 reasons why sunshine is good for your health

Monday, June 15, 2015
To reap the vitamin D benefits, enjoy the sun safely but take care not to burn. This window of time varies from person to person – depending on skin type, time of day, time of year and location. continue reading

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