Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that we get from exposure to the sun. However, it\’s a bit trickier than simply standing out in the yard when it\’s sunny — there\’s such a thing as too much sun, and not enough sun. Here\’s more information about the importance of this necessary vitamin and how to incorporate getting enough in a healthy way into your life.
Why we need the sun:
You cannot make vitamin D between:
Nov to Feb at 35 degrees (Atlanta Georgia) or mid Oct to mid March/early April (NY)
You never want to burn or over expose yourself to the sun even with sunscreen on.
Shade hats & protective clothing work best.
Be sure to get direct sun exposure durring the summer months between: 10am – 3pm arms and legs a couple of times a week at least to make natural vitamin D and similar vital nutrients.
Home testing is easy to obtain:
We can help you get your vitamin D tested for as little as 25-40$ or through your insurance if it is covered (often it is not).
Cofactors needed to absorb vitamin D:
Enviornmental Working Group\’s excellent Sunscreen Guide to find the few non-toxic options on the market.