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How does vitamin D protect against skin cancer?

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Dr. Bikle summarizes, “Thus, by these mechanisms one can conclude that the skin has evolved protective mechanisms against UVR induced carcinogenesis, and that these mechanisms involve vitamin D.” continue reading

Lower Vitamin D Levels Associated with Twice the Risk of Respiratory Disease

Friday, May 31, 2013
The Vitamin D Society wants to make the public aware of a new study showing an association between lower vitamin D levels and twice the risk of respiratory disease for older people. continue reading

How do we know how much vitamin D you make?

Thursday, May 30, 2013
It’s often stated that the human body can make 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin D, maybe more, in a single session of full body sun exposure. This might make you wonder, how do we know that? continue reading

How Careful Are You in the Sun?

Thursday, May 30, 2013
Some experts blame inappropriate use of sunscreen, saying that people do not apply enough lotion (a golf ball-size dollop) or do not reapply it every two hours as instructed. continue reading

Poll: Social Media is Best Marketing Method

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
A SmartTan.com poll held in early May reveals that more than half of salons consider social media to be their most successful marketing technique. continue reading

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