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But don't minimize your sun exposure too much or you may end up depressed and kill yourself. Maybe the lesson is one of moderation (but not for smoking!).
by jzwinck 13y ago
But don't minimize your sun exposure too much or you may end up depressed and kill yourself. Maybe the lesson is one of moderation (but not for smoking!).
- revelation 13y agoOr just take Vitamin D to sidestep this rather terribly "designed" body mechanism.
- njharman 13y agoI can attest that Vitamin D is no substitute for outdoors / sun in combating depression and/or SAD.
- dmm 13y agoIt's not just vitamin D that's created in the skin during UV exposure, many closely related substances are also made. The exact purpose or effect, if any, of these is unknown.
- john_b 13y agoScientists still don't fully understand all the effects sun exposure has on our bodies, so passing judgment on this biological mechanism is premature. A list of benefits that aren't associated with vitamin D production can be found here: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/09/29/sun-exposure-vitamin-d-production-benefits.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/09/2...
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