Yes, sunlight helps the body synthesize vitamin D. But this is not always enough.
1What does synthesis depend on?
- Time spent in the sun and the time of day
- The geographic latitude of the country you live in
- Skin color
- Age and weight
- Use of sunscreen and clothing
2The right way
If there is a deficiency, the most correct approach is to get tested and build an individual plan:
- Sunlight = support
- Testing = the real situation
- Dose = an individual choice
The most commonly used daily doses are in the range of 1000–2000 IU, but this is not the same for everyone. In some cases, high weekly doses are prescribed under medical supervision, followed by a maintenance dose.
We look not at where the pain is, but at where it comes from.
— Dr. Elfana Suleymanova, Center Director · Internist and osteopathic physician
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Sources and further reading
- Vitamin D — recommended dose — NHS (Böyük Britaniya)