The Dhaka Times Desk We think that vitamin D is produced in the body only after sitting in the sun for hours. Not at all, because excess sunlight can also cause skin cancer. So how will vitamin D be produced naturally?
The actual amount of sunlight absorbed by the body depends on the skin color of the person. The body needs sunlight to make vitamin D normally. However, many people don't want to go out because they think it will damage their skin if they stay in the sun for a long time. Many people go to the roof in the hot sun and sit for hours in the hope of getting vitamin D. But what is the benefit?
Experts say that vitamin D is not only important for bones. Vitamin D also helps in the production of many proteins and enzymes that are especially helpful in building immunity.
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include bone and muscle loss, hair loss, sudden mood swings, weight gain and shortness of breath. But many people do not understand why these symptoms are happening.
Doctors and nutritionists say that sun exposure anytime between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM can produce enough vitamin D. However, there is no need to stay in the sun for long as there is more sunshine during this time. However, the amount of sunlight absorbed by the body depends on the color of the person's skin.
In this regard, Kolkata-based nutritionist Lima Mahajan said, “Those with dark skin should stay in the sun for at least half an hour. Those who are relatively fair do not need more than 15 minutes of sun exposure.”
Moreover, it is possible to avoid skin damage if you wear light or white clothes in the sun without exposing the skin to direct sunlight.
He also said, “If you go out with sunscreen thinking you have to be in the sun, it won't do you any good. Rather, after exposure to the sun, you should come back and reapply sunscreen as soon as possible.”
Experts believe that it is much more effective to apply the sun on the face, hands, near the spine, that is, on the back and neck. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.
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