Is sunshine good for you or not?  

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created by EfusjonOneBody 2009-07-21 12:51:25 am

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Researchers suggest the Daily Recommended Intake for vitamin D should be raised from 400 IUs to a minimum of 1000 IUs To get enough vitamin D, we need 5-30 min. sun exposure 10 AM and 3 PM twice a week to face, arms, legs or back without sunscreen

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submitted by EfusjonOneBody 2009-07-21 12:51:25 am    

 



Cod liver oil is the best source of vitamin D

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submitted by EfusjonOneBody 2009-07-21 12:52:01 am    


Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines are good options. Monitor blood levels and if they are not at least 25 ng/mL or above, eatfatty fish or cod liver oil in combination with vitamin D3 supplements

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submitted by EfusjonOneBody 2009-07-21 12:52:58 am    


When sunlight hits the body, cholesterol in the skin is converted to vitamin D. Vitamin D is made from cholesterol in the body. Sun exposure is the catalyst that makes this happen

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submitted by EfusjonOneBody 2009-07-21 12:54:03 am    


A small dose of sunshine daily is good for you can reduce risks of skin cancer Latest studies show that, in small doses, sunlight might reduce the risk of breast cancer by as much as 50%, for colorectal cancer it is more like 65% reduced risk of cancer

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submitted by EfusjonOneBody 2009-07-21 01:04:06 am    

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