Health

Vitamin D Is Good For You. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of The Sun This Summer

Many experts claim the sun is harmful to our skin. If so, why do we need it so much? What if different circumstances and health issues made all the difference in the outcome of our overall health?

By Jenna Cullman4 min read
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Scientists have encouraged the idea that we should avoid being in the sun in order to minimize the chance of getting skin cancer. If this is true, why is almost half the population vitamin D deficient? Were they wrong this whole time? Have we been lied to? As it turns out, many factors go into determining your risk level from sun exposure and vitamin D deficiency. Research has even proven that the sun has many benefits for our health and longevity.