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Radiation in sunlight reduces weight gain, findings independent of vitamin D research
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The three month-radiation treatment achieved 30-40 per cent less weight gain in these male mice destined to otherwise develop obesity. continue reading
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
“Are 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