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Please consult a doctor before taking lamp form. You could easily reach toxic levels.

• YokoZar 6y ago
  Should they also consult a doctor before going outside? There are a lot of risks to being in UVB light too much, but excess endogenous Vitamin D production isn't one of them.
  • paulcarroty 6y ago
    There's a risk to get a skin cancer, so its very serious. Better to eat oranges and go outside as much you can: balcony/roof/near private home etc.
    • rapsey 6y ago
      So is spending time in the sun without sunscreen.
• idlewords 6y ago
  Make sure to double-check on Twitter before following medical advice from a Hacker News thread
  • CoolGuySteve 6y ago
    Yes, I'd just like to add that moms on Facebook may seem invaluable but they are often a misguided version of the information you can read on the subreddit. Don't be gullible, check your facts!