piaw na writes: Surely you get sufficient sun exposure in California, right? Well, no. Not if you take the usual advice and wear sunscreen. In 2006, my doctor checked for vitamin D in my blood and concluded that I was suffering from vitamin D deficiency. This was despite being a cyclist and spending tons of time outside. The culprit: sunscreen. I took vitamin D supplements and stopped using sunscreen in the morning and evening hours. OK, what if youre from more northern parts of the continent? My wife, whos northern Chinese and very pale, was also diagnosed last year with vitamin D deficiency. The same study concludes: Based on the studies by these authors it will be difficult, if not impossible, for those with darker skin to achieve a natural vitamin D level from sun exposure alone, particularly if they do not commit to getting full-body sun exposure. So no, if youre Asian, or basically any color except white, ask your doctor for a vitamin D check the next time you have an annual. I bet youll be shocked at the results. And no, if youre Asian you cannot possibly get sun burn on a cloudy day. No way, no how. Thats white person talk.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:26:09 +0000
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