I've heard that tanning increases your vitamin D, is this true, and how?
and could you please show me some sources that back this up?? thanks
2006-12-28 01:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by Lauren 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Vitamin D is the only one vitamin which is absorbed from the skin from the sun. 3x15min a week will give you enough vitamin D to keep you healthy but if your skin is dark then you ll need more time (45 min extra) out under the sun to collect the same amount as the white skin people. read more on www.patrickholford.com
2006-12-28 01:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by trendafilka 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sunshine does increase your vitamin D in your body, people should take the supplement and not tan. Ever see someone die from melenoma skin cancer? I have-and it broke my heart. Tanning just isn't worth the risk,be happy with the color you were given. I am so white that I almost glow in the dark, but I will not risk my life to be a little brown.
2006-12-28 03:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exposure to UV rays (sunlight) increases the body's Vitamin D which helps in the absorbtion of calcium. However, over exposure is very bad for your skin. Do not use vitamin D as an excuse to get more rays. Not good for you!
2006-12-28 01:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by PRS 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sunlight...not tanning. Just a few minutes of sunlight a day is all it takes. Or you could drink vitamin D fortified milk.
2006-12-28 01:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true. Your body creates vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight or UV. This government web site will fill in the details.
2006-12-28 01:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but only tanning in natural sunlight
2006-12-28 01:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by benny619 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't!
2006-12-28 01:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋