Morning is still the best time to sunbathe and fight vitamin D deficiency

researchers from Federal University of Minas Gerais, in partnership with Fiocruz, estimated that approximately 875,000 Brazilians over 50 years old suffer from Vitamin D. In the study, residents of the southern region of Brazil have the lowest levels of vitamin D in the body. The result indicates that outdoor sun exposure is below the desired level.

Brazil, tropical country that produces people with vitamin D deficiency

Brazil has a predominantly sunny climate, especially in the North and Northeast regions of the country. However, even in colder regions, such as the south of the country, solar incidence is still present in the mornings and throughout the day.

What then explains the lack of vitamin D? With the increasing performance of activities indoors, especially after the pandemic, in which more people are telecommuting, exposure to the outdoors is impaired.

In this sense, with less exposure to sunlight, in the early hours of the day or during the morning, the body cannot produce vitamin D. That's because sunlight is a natural source of vitamin in the body.

Whether outside work, on the porch or terrace of the house, short exposure to sunlight, 15 to 20 minutes daily, it is already enough for the body to produce vitamin D, essential for maintaining the health of the bones, skin and body. hair.

Even if there are currently vitamin D supplements, the ideal is to seek the natural source, through exposure to the sun. After all, after the period that the supplement acts in the body, vitamin D levels can reduce again. Being proactive and seeking daily sun exposure is still the best way out.

Each skin tone has different vitamin D production processes

People with lighter skin, with less melanin, can produce vitamin D more quickly compared to people with darker skin.

Thus, it may be that each person needs a longer or shorter exposure time, depending on the skin tone. When sunbathing, avoid using sunscreen or sunscreen, which prevents the penetration of UVB rays.

In the same way, keep the body well exposed, with sleeveless blouses and shorter clothes, for the body to absorb sunlight more quickly and produce the vitamin.