And according to the National Institutes of Health, rubato is correct:People living in a sunny climate who are outdoors a lot make enough vitamin D on their own. As exposure to sunlight decreases the need for dietary supplementation increases.
And now no one appears to want to say anything on that subject. Instead of admitting that rubato was right about sunlight, vitamin D, and dietary supplements, people jump on him for something else.Sun exposure is an easy, reliable way for most people to get vitamin D. ...
It’s amazing how quickly adequate levels of vitamin D can be restored by sunlight. ...
Nevertheless, vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might expect. People who don’t get enough sun, especially people living in Canada and the northern half of the US, are especially at risk. ...
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Vitamin D supplements may be necessary for older people, people living in northern latitudes, and for dark-skinned people who need extra time in the sun, but don’t get it.
Interesting.