Health & Fitness
Your Bones and the Sun
Research has found that 10 to 15 minutes of full body sun exposure every other day is adequate to produce enough vitamin D for good bone health.
Human beings have been benefiting from the sun for thousands of years. It is only recently that the sun has become something to avoid. The current message of cover-up or run the risk of skin cancer has put people in a terrible predicament.
You need the sun's rays to maintain good health especially when it comes to producing adequate amounts of vitamin D. The trick is to get enough sun to improve your health but not too much to damage your skin.
Ultraviolet B (UVB), known as the "tanning" ray, is best known for producing vitamin D but it can also cause sunburns. When UVB light from the sun strikes your skin it begins a cascade of chemical reactions leading to vitamin D production.
We are now learning that every single cell in your body needs vitamin D for good health. Just like everything else, some sun exposure is good; a lot can be detrimental.
There is a well-documented relationship between low vitamin D levels and poor bone health. Your bones require adequate amounts of vitamin D to properly build strong matrix and absorb calcium from your digestive system.
Research has found that 10 to 15 minutes of full body sun exposure every other day is adequate to produce enough vitamin D for good health. Experts are now learning that a lack of sun exposure may be more dangerous than too much.
Can you get too much sun? Absolutely yes! After 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure, your skin begins to get damaged. That is when covering-up or getting out of the sun is your best option for skin protection.
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