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It's not that simple. Some of us (I'm a redhead) sunburn so easily, getting enough sunlight to avoid vitamin D deficiency means either near-constant sunscreen a
by rtfeldman 13y ago
It's not that simple. Some of us (I'm a redhead) sunburn so easily, getting enough sunlight to avoid vitamin D deficiency means either near-constant sunscreen application or else a long-term risk of skin cancer.
My doctor emphatically told me to take supplements rather than to spend more time in the sun.
- wyager 13y agoAll sources I've read seemed to indicate that white people only need a few minutes a day of direct sun exposure to the entire body to get sufficient vitamin D. How long does it take you to burn?
- cbhl 13y agoI'm under the impression that depending on your skin type you can burn within a few minutes.
- weavie 13y agoI was under the impression that you can build up your tolerance to the sun by slowly increasing your exposure to it each day. Does this not apply for certain skin types?
- dtech 13y agoFor some skin types the effect is so small that you can just not take it into account. Especially people with red hair are known to have these skin types (hair and skin color are both dependent on malanin)
- daveoflynn 13y agoI'm an Irish redhead who lived in Australia for a decade, doing lots of outdoor sports. To solve your problem: Put sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat on. Go outside.
- lukego 13y agoSlip on sunglasses, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat!
- RyanMcGreal 13y agoAnd take your canvas bags!
- jaytaylor 13y agoMy understanding is that taking supplements isn't enough; you still need to go out in the sunlight for the vitamin D to activate.