In a recent article (July 2010), leading NZ magazine – North and South – investigates why sun-loving kiwis are increasingly Vitamin D deficient.
“Just when we thought we had sun-smart behaviour sussed – moles diligently monitored, shade sails in the playgrounds, beach kit consisting of wide-brimmed hats, oversized sunnies, rash vest for thekids, sunscreen with a multi-digit SPF and portable sun shade fit for a sheikh – the pendulum appears to be swinging the other way.”
“Reports of emerging research linking vitamin D with a host of potential health benefits have also highlighted its deficiency in a large proportion of our population – including children. Around 90 per cent of the body’s supply of vitamin D is generated in our skin by direct exposure to sunlight. ergo, should we ditch the sunscreen and revert to our wayward sun-worshipping ways?
It’s not that simple – of course.
Experts from various disciplines – including atmospheric physicists, dermatologists, epidemiologists, bone-health scientists and nutritionists – all have their own keen interests in the controversial vitamin. There’s currently no agreement between them about the best approach to treat deficiency.”
The article is a must-read for anyone interested in the emerging research into the value of Vitamin D and how we as human beings should be absorbing it. This magazine is available at newstands now or online.
More articles on Vitamin D deficiency
- What Do You Lack? Probably Vitamin D (nytimes.com)
- New Study Finds Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia (shoppingblog.com)
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetes (diabetes-treatment.suite101.com)
- Does Vitamin D Prevent Breast Cancer? (lifescript.com)
Related posts:
- Vitamin D Deficiencies At Epidemic Levels
- Vitamin D and Pneumonia
- The Sun. What it really does to you.
- Leading NZ Newspaper Reports On Device For measuring Vitamin D
- To sunblock or not to sunblock?
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