Are Vitamin D Deficiencies Due to Increased Cloud Cover?
Doctors are now testing for Vitamin D and are recommending supplements in cases of severe deficiencies. Getting 15 minutes direct sunlight three to four times a week should allow the body to make proper amounts of Vitamin D. It is important to get good skin exposure and avoid sunscreen for that period in order to get the benefits of the sun.
Vitamin D deficiencies can lead to immune system disorders and bone problems such as rickets and osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to breast cancer and lung disorders including asthma. We need Vitamin D in order to utilize … Continue Reading