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Lately I’m seeing information indicating that actual sunlight or perhaps near infrared light is more important than just vitamin D.
by jbritton 4y ago
Lately I’m seeing information indicating that actual sunlight or perhaps near infrared light is more important than just vitamin D.
- stjohnswarts 4y agothat wouldn't surprise me, maybe the body uses the sunlight for not yet documented uses other than making D. I was suffering from very low levels of vitamin d evidently but taking it didn't really change anything, and I felt just fine before and after. currently take 2k a day and my blood work stays "normal" range for the past few years. I still don't get much sunlight. I do a 10k walk but do it pretty early or pretty late as I live in Texas and 3/4 of the years it's just too hot and sweaty :)
- nradov 4y agoSunlight exposure also stimulates nitric oxide production. This is well documented. It acts as a vasodilator, lowering blood pressure. There are likely other benefits as well.