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Can going in the sun correct a vitamin d deficiency?
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It will help: Sun exposure not enough to correct vitamin d deficiency.
Answered 1/1/2021
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Depends...: Theoretically on level of your deficiency, amount of sunlight exposure you need etc...But recommended is treatment with vit d under medical supervision.
Answered 9/28/2016
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