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Is it true that the sun can help get rid of vitamin d deficiency?

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Yes: It is true. Vit d is otherwise known as the sunshine vitamin. You have to balance getting enough sun to raise your vitamin d levels but not enough to cause skin cancer i.E melanoma. Sunscreen on you will negate the vitamin d effect.

Dr DiMeglio agreed

Answered 2/4/2013

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