Vitamin D: from the SUN

Bet you didn’t know that getting your Vitamin D from the SUN is beneficial to your 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒, because it helps regulate the concentration of calcium in your blood, which is essential for bone growth and overall health.

When your skin is exposed to sunlight, it produces vitamin D3, which is then converted into the 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐥.

This hormone plays a crucial role in the absorption of calcium from the gut and preventing calcium loss from the kidneys.

Additionally, vitamin D from the sun has been linked to various other functions throughout the body, including

Fighting infections,

Maintaining muscle strength,

Reducing the risk of developing certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Vitamin D levels contributes to good mental health and may help prevent conditions like seasonal affective disorder (SAD).  ie: A great reason for getting your school-aged kids OUTSIDE during lunch.

Getting enough vitamin D from the sun helps:

Maintain optimal hormone levels,

Supports bone health,

Promotes overall emotional well-being.

The ideal time of day to get vitamin D from the sun is typically between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

This is when the sun's UVB rays are most intense, allowing your skin to produce vitamin D more efficiently.

 It usually takes about 15 minutes of sun exposure during this time for the body to produce enough vitamin D for the day.

Happy SUNday, friends!  Go get yourself from SUN!