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We're starting to get into some pretty controversial territory here, but I think you're probably better off still getting at least SOME sunshine. It's speculat
by dilap 6y ago
We're starting to get into some pretty controversial territory here, but I think you're probably better off still getting at least SOME sunshine.
It's speculative, but I believe the skin cancer risk can be dramatically reduced by making sure you're not getting too much linoleic acid in your diet (note: you really have to try at this, tho -- almost every1 is!).
Here's a study in mice:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1751-1097.1988.tb02882.x https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1751-1097....
Of course, that's not humans, but I think the fundamental mechanisms at play should be the same.
More broadly, this article is interesting, and makes the case for more sun exposure:
https://www.outsideonline.com/2380751/sunscreen-sun-exposure-skin-cancer-science https://www.outsideonline.com/2380751/sunscreen-sun-exposure...
- radicalriddler 6y agoInteresting. Other information [0] suggest that I should consume more lineolic acids compared to other fats to help my risk of Heart Disease that runs in the family. Not looking good for me hey! [0] https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2014/11/05/dietary-linoleic-acid-and-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease/ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2014/11/05/diet...