Question 1

can the light from the lightbulb in my room have similar effects on your body like natural sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Bulb: No, light bulbs do not have all the ranges of light from the sun, specifically the uv rays that help produce vit d.

Question 2

what's the latest research on the interaction/detrimental effects of vitamin a (eg from raw carrots) on vitamin d3 (from sunlight) effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Militant fringe: This is at present a fringe idea, primarily the work of a handful of pro-vitamin-d, anti-vitamin-a militants on anti-doctor websites; the centerpiece is a 2009 number-crunch journal article on vitamin d levels and colon cancer with a tiny sidebar on vitamin a. I hesitate to draw cause-and-effect conclusions from studies based only on statistics without an obvious mechanism.

Question 3

are there any adverse effects of coming into contact with sunlight when taking vitamin b tablets?

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NO: B vitamins do not have significant interactions with sunlight.  Vitamin a is a different story, as it can increase sensitivity to sunlight.

Question 4

will sunlight spoil my glasses?

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No: Most glasses are designed to block ultraviolet light and will protect your eyes.  Sunlight won't damage the lenses with ordinary exposure.  Some very old plastic lenses may oxidize and turn yellowish but in general, glasses lenses are designed to resist photodegradation.

Question 5

is the covid-19 destroyed by sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Not so simple: Although  some research shows that SARS-CoV-2 may be killed by UV light - we really don't know how much is required. AND this does not mean that use of UV light would kill the virus that is living inside the human body.

Question 6

my skin is darkening due to sunlight..

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Sunlight causes tan: There is a multibillion dollar industry built around this concept. Uv light increases the activity of your pigment producing cells called melanocytes. This is done to protect your skin cells and the rest of your body from uv radiation which can cause cancer. Always use sun block and do not do fake tanning.

Question 7

does sunlight sanitize things through its rays?

Accepted Answer

No: No . Follow more reliable ways to ensure adequate sanitization

Question 8

what causes lupus to flare other then sunlight?

Accepted Answer

See details: Infection, stress and tobacco use. Often it flares without an obvious cause.

Question 9

what to do when kid drank sunlight dish washer?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control: For any accidental overdose or ingestion of toxic substances call poison control immediately. Call 1-800-222-1222. This number is for every poison control center in the usa--no matter where you live. Paste this number on your refrigerator or mirror where you can always find it. Kids that accidentally ingest poisons tend to repeat this behavior. Lock up all your medicines & cleaning agents...Now.

Question 10

is morning sunlight bad for complexion for men?

Accepted Answer

Spf needed: Sun has ultraviolet radiation. Exposure to this can cause premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. Early am exposure is not as harsh as mid day. Always wear spf 30 or higher.

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