Your body is an amazing product of evolution. Every single one of your 37 trillion cells has a vitamin D receptor. (Wow!) As I mentioned earlier, your skin produces vitamin D every time you’re out in the sun. It is therapeutic and calming to lay out and enjoy the heat of the sun. If you don’t have special risks a little sun exposure is healthy.
Our bodies produce 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin D before the skin starts to pink or bronze. This can mean as little as 15 minutes in the sun for someone with fairer skin. If your complexion is any shade of chocolate, beware the melanin in darker skin protects the skin from UV radiation, but also reduces Vitamin D absorption.
I am all about protecting your skin from over exposure, but a little sunshine goes a long way for your vitamin D levels and mental disposition. 🙂
>> Did you decide to add a vitamin D supplement? I remember feeling my energy lift after first starting my “D” (my levels were super low). Have you noticed a difference in your mood, energy levels, or thickness of your hair? Let me know in the comment section below!
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I work for a chiropractor and had been experiencing thinning hair and loss, so when I was encouraged to get a blood panel I was surprised that even though taking 1500 msg of Vitamin D daily I was still deficient! I’m fair skinned and burn easily w/skin cancer in my family, so I avoid too much sun exposure. I am upping my Vitanin D to 5,000/day and can’t wait to see the difference. Will keep you posted! Thanks for the confirmation!
Hi Nancy! I hope the new dose of Vitamin D creates a tangible difference for you! It takes awhile for our bodies to rebuild Vitamin D stores- especially during the winter months. I’m working on rebuilding my D levels right now too! It’s best to get retested after 3-4 months so you can readjust the dosage. Keep in touch!
-Cassy