Adequate exposure to sunlight is the main way our bodies produce vitamin D. According to a post on nutritionist Leema Mahajan's Instagram account, Vitamin in question is involved in the creation of various enzymes and proteins that are essential for health. It also helps in preventing various diseases. Therefore, it is essential that you are up to date. Learn how to ensure this absorption.
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It is already a well-known and widespread fact that we need a certain exposure to the sun, since it is through it that we acquire the benefits mentioned and that we also receive help in maintaining the health of our bones and ligaments.
In case you don't know very well what is the best time of day or the best way to try to absorb everything that is provided by the sun's rays, check out all the suggestions below.
How to Absorb Vitamin D Correctly
At the outset, it is worth pointing out the problems derived from a lack of vitamin D in our body:
- Weight gain;
- Breathing problems;
- Loss of hair;
- Mood change;
- Bone deficiency;
- Muscle loss.
To absorb sunlight in the most beneficial and healthy way possible, see the tips given by the nutritionist:
- The best time, according to Leema Mahajan, is between 12h and 15h. On the other hand, Dr. Udit Kapoor, a senior consultant and orthopedist at the Asian hospital in Faridabad, told the Indian Express website that the ideal time to sunbathe is when the sun's rays are milder, as direct exposure to them can lead to a malignant tumor formed by pigmentation-producing cells, which are known as melanocytes;
- Mahajan recommends exposing the back, arms and shoulders, claiming that the more time in the sun, the better. Already Dr. Kapoor recommends avoiding sun exposure for long periods;
- The nutritionist says that no more than 15 minutes are needed for those with lighter skin, but those with darker skin should be exposed to the sun for about 30 minutes;
- Avoid leaving your eyes exposed to sunlight.
Finally, she recommends using sunscreen only after this exposure, as the products do not allow the absorption of UV rays.
It is worth mentioning some more recommendations made by Dr. Padmini B V, nutritionist head clinic at Apollo Hospitals in Bangalore. Check it out: she says that wearing light-colored clothes can help this process and also talks on her account about protectors and lotions that can inhibit the absorption of nutrients. She recommends that physical exercises be performed in sunlight, as it increases bone strength and promotes the long-awaited absorption of vitamin D.
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