Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation was more effective than sun exposure at increasing serum 25(OH) D3. The difference between efficacy of vitamin D supplementation and sun exposure was lower in studies which used long-term sun exposure or applied UVB treatment instead of direct sunlight.
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Anyways, is morning sunlight good for vitamin D?
Not many realise that It's only the early morning sun β that is, from 7 am to 9 am β that helps generate Vitamin D. After 10 am, exposure to sunlight is harmful for the body.
At the least, how can I increase my vitamin D 25 Hydroxy?
Either, can you get vitamin D 5pm?
The best time to soak yourself in the sun to get the maximum vitamin D is between 10 am to 3 pm. At this time, the UVB rays are intense and it is also said that the body is more efficient in making vitamin D at this time.
Does vitamin D darken skin?
Dr. Kaufman concluded that darker skin pigmentation is associated with lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration. Serum vitamin D level also appears to be related to intake of vitamin D β rich foods and multivitamins containing vitamin D, but not self-reported level of sun exposure or use of sun protection.