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Daily Fit Tip: Even sun worshipers may need more Vitamin D
Posted on Jul 6th 2007 6:00AM by Rigel CelesteFiled Under: Daily Fit Tip, Nutrition & Supplements
Just because you spend a lot of time in the sun doesn't mean you don't have to worry at all about your vitamin D levels. A study of Hawaiians with about 3 hours per day of self-reported sun exposure showed that 51% of them fell into ranges considered low. Considering experts say you only need about 15 minutes of sun on your hands and face to produce adequate levels of vit D, this is a bit surprising. It just goes to show that more sun isn't necessarily better, and that other healthy habits like eating right also contribute. Low levels of vitamin D can help lead to osteoporosis, cancer, multiple sclerosis, infections, hypertension, and diabetes. To make sure you're getting enough talk with your doctor about having your levels checked and make sure you incorporate vitamin D rich foods (seafood, fortified milk, and eggs to name a few) into your diet regularly.
