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Health Impact of UV-Induced Nitric Oxide Expanding

Monday, July 13, 2015
It identified another significant health benefit from UV exposure that is completely independent of vitamin D — an effect that cannot be replicated with a supplement or anything else. continue reading

Measuring Vitamin D

Thursday, July 9, 2015
Every tissue in our bodies needs vitamin D and will not work at their optimal potential if we do not have enough. continue reading

Dutch Cancer Council new sunlight recommendations

Thursday, July 9, 2015
Fortunately for mankind, at least in the Netherlands, some members of the Dutch Cancer Council, seem to have a broader view than those who have focused only on skin-cancer. continue reading

Why Sunlight Is Good For Our Health

Tuesday, July 7, 2015
While the dangers of getting too much sun may be top of mind right now, in the last few years, researchers have been uncovering many benefits of spending time in the sun ... continue reading

Paper of the Week by GrassrootsHealth.net

Thursday, July 2, 2015
Holick has established global recommendations advising sunlight exposure as an integral source of vitamin D. He has helped increase awareness in the pediatric and medical communities regarding vitamin D deficiency pandemic,.... continue reading

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