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‘Ginger gene’ came from Africa
Sunday, September 22, 2013
They believe the "ginger gene", known as V60L, developed when humans left the warm climate of Africa for the cool climate of northern Europe, and needed to adapt in order to absorb enough vitamin D from the reduced amount of sunlight. continue reading
Study Helps Explain Increased Risk of Melanoma In People with Red Hair
Friday, September 20, 2013
A person’s skin pigment, which determines hair color and skin tone, is influenced by the melanocortin-1 (MC1R) gene receptor. For the population’s one to two percent of redheads, a mutation in MC1R accounts for their red hair color and typical light skin. continue reading
People with Higher Vitamin D Levels Live Longer
Friday, September 20, 2013
The Vitamin D Society wants to make the public aware of a recent study reporting that men and women with higher vitamin D levels have a lower risk of dying. This is especially important at this time of the year, since you will no longer be able to make vitamin D from sunlight at higher latitudes.
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Voluntary regulations help stamp out sunbed cowboys in New Zealand
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
The sunbed and tanning industry has welcomed new research that shows the sector's voluntary regulations are helping stamp out cowboy operators.
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Natural Suncreens: Does ‘Seasoning’ Your Skin With Coconut Oil Protect Against UV Rays?
Thursday, September 12, 2013
His theory is that coconut oil permits just the right amount of UV rays so that skin can remain healthy. “Vitamin D is produced by the action of UV rays from sunlight interacting with cholesterol in our skin,” he writes in his newsletter. By not blocking out all the UV rays, then, coconut oil still allows for the necessary production of vitamin D.
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