Not To Much, Just Enough Will Do ☺
To get the full benefits of Vitamin D, I usually aim for about 10 to 15 minutes each side without sunscreen
It takes a short amount of sun exposure, typically 5 to 30 minutes, a few times a week, for most people to produce enough vitamin D. This duration varies based on factors like skin color, time of day, season, and location, with darker skin requiring more exposure and less time being needed in the summer. It's important to balance vitamin D production with the risk of sun damage.
Factors that influence vitamin D production
Skin color: Melanin protects the skin from UV rays, so people with darker skin need longer exposure times.
Season and location: The sun's rays are strongest during summer. In winter, especially in southern latitudes, more time is needed to produce vitamin D.
Time of day: Mid-day sun (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is most effective for vitamin D synthesis, but also poses the highest risk of sun damage.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen blocks UV rays and can significantly reduce vitamin D production.
It takes a short amount of sun exposure, typically 5 to 30 minutes, a few times a week, for most people to produce enough vitamin D. This duration varies based on factors like skin color, time of day, season, and location, with darker skin requiring more exposure and less time being needed in the summer. It's important to balance vitamin D production with the risk of sun damage.
Factors that influence vitamin D production
Skin color: Melanin protects the skin from UV rays, so people with darker skin need longer exposure times.
Season and location: The sun's rays are strongest during summer. In winter, especially in southern latitudes, more time is needed to produce vitamin D.
Time of day: Mid-day sun (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is most effective for vitamin D synthesis, but also poses the highest risk of sun damage.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen blocks UV rays and can significantly reduce vitamin D production.
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