 "Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost")
India is a tropical country. However, even in a country that receives enough sunshine most of the year, many citizens suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The paradox is due to urban lifestyles, cultural habits, and environmental elements like pollution. Let’s take a closer look. Vitamin D deficiency in Indians A May 2024 cohort study that … Read more
Vitamin D, often dubbed the “sunshine vitamin”, is a hormone that our skin synthesises upon exposure to sunlight. It plays an essential role in numerous bodily functions, including bolstering the immune system, reducing inflammation, maintaining bone and joint health, supporting mental well-being, and ensuring heart function. Deficiencies in Vitamin D have been associated with mental … Read more
Experts are warning Canadians not to heed misinformation spread online that sunscreen can cause cancer, stressing that proper use of the right lotions or sprays is, in fact, one of the best ways to prevent potentially deadly ailments like melanoma. Quebec’s Order of Chemists warned last week against what it called a worrying trend circulating on … Read more
