We’re being taught to slather on sunblock, and that “15 minutes” a day of sun exposure is enough. But nearly every patient I’ve ever tested has been severely Vitamin D deficient. So these 15 minutes a day aren’t cutting it.
We should think of having healthy vitamin D levels as a non-negotiable. Get it. We all have a different balance of risks and benefits when it comes to sun exposure based on how melanated our skin is and family history of skin cancer. Whether you can get your vitamin D safely from sunshine, or if you prefer to do supplementation, get your Vitamin D levels checked and fill up your empty tank. This will impact how you feel today, and it will impact your future health and longevity.
