Lack of Sunshine Causes One Million Deaths a Year
Did you know that if vitamin D3 levels among populations worldwide were increased, there would be 600,000 cases of breast and colorectal cancers prevented every single year, and this includes nearly 150,000 cases of cancer that could be prevented in the United States alone?
Researchers estimate that 250,000 cases of colorectal cancer and 350,000 cases of breast cancer could be prevented worldwide by increasing intake of vitamin D3, particularly in countries north of the equator.
To increase your vitamin D3 levels, the researchers recommended a combination of dietary methods, supplements and sunlight exposure of about 10 to 15 minutes a day, with at least 40 percent of your skin exposed.
This is just one of the endless benefits you can get from what is known as the Sunshine Vitamin. To those who are under pressure to stay away from sun due to the cautiousness of their complexion, 10 to 15 minutes a day can do nothing but wonders for your health, not to mention it makes your skin healthier. Just make sure you stay under the sun in the right time of the day, specifically early morning.
