Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D if You Use Sunscreen?
Sunscreen can reduce the sun’s adverse effects, but there are concerns that it might inhibit the body’s production of vitamin D. In a new British Journal of Dermatology study, however, investigators recorded an increase of vitamin D in participants during a week of cloudless weather, with very high UV index, even when sunscreens were used properly and prevented sunburn. . . .The [studies] findings indicate that the benefits of sunscreen use can be obtained without compromising vitamin D levels.
“Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D. Sunscreens can prevent sunburn and skin cancer, but there has been a lot of uncertainty about the effects of sunscreens on vitamin D,” said lead author Prof. Antony Young, of King’s College London. “Our study, during a week of perfect weather in Tenerife, showed that sunscreens, even when used optimally to prevent sunburn, allowed excellent vitamin D synthesis.”
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As someone who has recovered from cancer has Low vitamin D levels and just started using sunscreen 🧴 it’s good to know. I used to break out with sunscreen but there are so many non clogging versions now.
Shanti, Thank you for sharing your journey. Here’s wishing you good health and a joy-filled future. Stay strong and healthy. Ray