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Is it true that every morning, sunlight gives vitamins?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Helps us make D if:: Our body can only make 1 vitamin, Vit D (though it can make A from beta carotene). To make D we need exposure to sun at least 50 degrees above the horizon so it is mid-day, not morning sun. We can't make any Vit D in fall and winter as the sun is never that high. Most adults need 5-8000 iu of D3/day in fall/winter for optimal levels. See http://tinyurl.com/2chkcer and http://tinyurl.com/89w6ch8

Answered 11/13/2016

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