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Is it possible to replace the sun with vitamin d pills?
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Might need to: One of the reasons folks need vitamin d supplements is because some of us avoid the sun.
Answered 6/11/2013
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Please help! I have heard exposing skin to vitamin d (the sun) helps psoriasis. Would taking a vitamin d pill also help?
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