Last Updated on September 30, 2022 by The Health Master
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Sunlight, as we all know, is the greatest source of Vitamin D. Our body needs a specific amount to carry out different functions.
But even though sunlight is available to us in abundance, a large majority of people across the globe are vitamin D deficient.
It is because we do not spend much time in the sun, due to the fear of tanning and sunburn.
Moreover, we cannot obtain this nutrient sufficiently from food. So let us understand how long is it required to stay out in the sun to get the maximum amount of vitamin D.
How long you need to stay in the Sun
To find the answer to this critical question, the researchers at the Solar Radiation Research Group at Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) carried out an elaborate study.
The findings of the study were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.
As per the research, 10 to 20 minutes in the sun was sufficient in the spring and summer, but in the winter, a person needs to spend at least 2 hours in the sun to get the recommended amount of vitamin D.
That’s because in winter only 10 percent of our body is exposed to the sun’s rays, so it takes longer to obtain a sufficient amount of vitamin D.
While in summers, 25 percent of our body is exposed to sunlight and we need less time to absorb the nutrient.
The best time to soak in the Sun to get the maximum vitamin D is between 10 am to 3 pm.
Importance of vitamin D
When our skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes vitamin D from cholesterol. This nutrient is vital for the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the body.
It helps to keep your teeth and bones strong. The deficiency of vitamin D may lead to several health concerns like loss of bones, weak muscles, rickets, and osteoporosis.
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Other sources of Vitamin D
Only a few food products contain vitamin D, and that too in a small quantity. Okra, dairy products, and mushrooms are some common sources of vitamin D.
The RDI of vitamin D is 600 IU for people under 70 years, and 800 IU for people over 70 years.
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