The vitamin D debate

Dermatology Times;  February 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......benefits of sun exposure Albuquerque, N.M. -Vitamin D is an integral...in sync with sun exposure. A recent study...shows that this vitamin may play an...analyzing the vitamin D receptor...relationship between sun exposure and the development...

Sun exposure not so bright

Dermatology Times;  June 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......for intentional sun exposure to achieve adequate vitamin D levels is inappropriate...through incidental sun exposure, dietary intake and with vitamin supplements. Therefore...avenues for acquiring vitamin D naturally are by sun exposure and through a very...

Extra vitamin D intake favored over sun exposure.(Clinical Rounds)

OB GYN News;  April 1, 2006 ;     673 words ......preferred approach to vitamin D management. Intentional sun exposure is a problem because...L. Very modest sun exposure produces maximal vitamin D photosynthesis...who get little sun exposure. Natural dietary sources of vitamin D are few: saltwater...

Myths and Facts About Vitamin D and Sun Exposure.

PR Newswire;  May 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......advocating intentional sun exposure as the preferred means of obtaining vitamin D is doing a tremendous...enough incidental sun exposure to manufacture the vitamin D they need, so...way you can get vitamin D is through sun exposure. Fact: If you...

FOR SOME, ESPECIALLY IN THE NORTH, SUN EXPOSURE MAY BE A GOOD THING

The Boston Globe;  June 4, 2002 ;     700+ words ......view that some unprotected sun exposure may actually be a good thing...medical journals, is that the vitamin D made in the skin in response...in disease have to do with vitamin D or to some other factor that...endocrinologist and leading vitamin D researcher at the Boston...

Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Metabolism, and Skin Cancer/In reply

Mayo Clinic Proceedings;  May 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......favors dietary vitamin D supplementation over sun exposure. According to Holick...not have adequate sun exposure require 1000 IU of vitamin D daily.6-8 It...requirement for vitamin D. This is why sensible sun exposure should be promoted...

Interview: Ed Giovannucci discusses the possible benefits of increased...

NPR Talk of the Nation Science Friday;  June 17, 2005 ;     700+ words ......increased levels of vitamin D created by sun exposure Host: IRA FLATOW Time...are optimal levels of vitamin D is through some sun exposure. FLATOW: Give us a...really need a lot of sun exposure to get vitamin D. Like, for--just...

Good day sunshine.(vitamin D through sun exposure may prevent skin...

Weatherwise;  September 1, 2005 ;     245 words ......harmful than exposure to the sun. According to Edward Giovannucci of Harvard University, vitamin D--which can be obtained...recent studies also link sun exposure with lower rates of cancer...men with higher levels of sun exposure had a 50 percent...continue to link the intake of ...

Profile: Dermatologist touts the benefits of sun exposure without...

NPR Morning Edition;  June 6, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Dermatologist touts the benefits of sun exposure without sunscreen to help the body make enough vitamin D to help prevent cancer...touted the benefits of sun exposure without sunscreen in order to help the body make vitamin D. Then Harvard epidemiologist...

Sun exposure

Dermatology Times;  March 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......benefits of sun exposure in enhancing production of vitamin D, were brought...4 times more vitamin D as a result of their sun exposure than people...60 minutes of sun exposure every few days...to generate vitamin D, "and if you...

AAD Warns Against Vitamin D 'Benefits' of Sun Exposure.(American Academy...

Ozone Depletion Network Online Today;  July 9, 2003 ;     265 words ......unprotected sun exposure is an important source of vitamin D, arguing that...real dangers of sun exposure, the leading...cancer. While vitamin D may be one...comprehensive sun protection program...getting enough vitamin D should either...

More Sun Exposure May Be Good for Some People; Study Finds Boost in...

Ascribe Higher Education News Service;  January 7, 2008 ;     700+ words ......effects of sun exposure. But solar...source of vitamin D in humans...times more vitamin D as a result of sun exposure than people...of maximum sun exposure, indicating...sun-induced vitamin D in prognosis...

MORE SUN EXPOSURE MAY BE GOOD FOR SOME PEOPLE

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  January 7, 2008 ;     700+ words ......effects of sun exposure. But solar...source of vitamin D in humans...times more vitamin D as a result of sun exposure than people...of maximum sun exposure, indicating...sun-induced vitamin D in prognosis...

More sun exposure may reduce skin cancer risk in some people

The Hindustan Times;  January 8, 2008 ;     455 words ......has cited that sun exposure may boost up Vitamin-D production and...production of vitamin D via sunlight...represented human body sun exposure much more realistically...3.4 times more vitamin D as a result of sun exposure than people in...

Health: Should you bin your sunblock?; Don't get too excited and start...

The Mirror (London, England);  August 4, 2001 ;     700+ words ......some, though not excessive, sun exposure. Population studies have shown...stems from the manufacture of Vitamin D by our bodies after exposure...by exposing the skin to the sun for about half an hour each...women in the UK, but regular sun exposure could help prevent the disease. ...