Exposure to sunlight, specifically the ultraviolet radiation, has both positive and negative
health effects. Maximizing the benefits (vitamin D synthesis) while minimizing the damage is …

Next to the adverse effects of solar UV exposure, the beneficial effects mediated by vitamin
D3 have come into the limelight. The question then is “how much sun exposure do we …

Background/purpose: The advice that an adequate vitamin D status can be achieved by
short, casual exposure to summer sunlight is ubiquitous. This review will examine the value …

The dangers of overexposure to sunlight have been well publicized, but less attention has
been given to an acknowledged benefit of exposure to UV radiation; that being the …

Human exposure to sunlight promotes the formation of pre-vitamin D in the skin. Low or
marginal levels of vitamin D has been linked to a wide range of human health outcomes …

The body gains vitamin D through both oral intake (diet/supplementation) and synthesis in
skin upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Sun exposure is the major source for most …

We investigate the relationship between blood serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) and
UV exposure from two artificial sources. We then use the results to test the validity of the …

Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is required for cutaneous vitamin D synthesis, and
experimental studies have indicated the levels of sun exposure required to avoid a vitamin D …

Exposure to sunlight is a major source of vitamin D for most people. Yet public health advice
has focused overwhelmingly on avoiding exposure of unprotected skin because of the risks …

Exposure to sunlight is a major source of vitamin D for most people yet public health advice
focuses overwhelmingly on avoiding exposure of unprotected skin because of the risks of …