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7-Dehydrocholesterol is the substance that is within the skin. When this substance is exposed to UV radiation from the sun, it is converted into vitamin D-3 or cholecalciferol. This is the form our bodies use to help us increase the absorption of calcium and other functions.
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What vitimin do you get from sunlight?
vitamin D, and D only not C
What vitimins does a sunny day have?
vitimin D
What organ in activates vitamin D in bones?
The skin produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D levels are monitored by the thyroid gland, which produces a hormone when levels are low, causing the skin to produce vit. D.
What vitamin is produces by the body?
D, through sunshine acting on skin
Does acorn squash contain Vitimin D?
No, it is low in vitamin K
What type of sunlight produces vitamin D but also wrinkles skin and leads to skin cancer?
Ultraviolet
What nutrient has a non food source?
vitamin D human skin produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight
What Vitamins come from sunlight?
Vitamin D. The body produces vitamin D when sunlight (ultraviolet light) strikes the skin.
Does the sebaceous gland produce vitamin D?
No, the sebaceous gland produces sebum, or skin oil.
Do you really need to take potassium along with vitamin D?
I do not know if you need potassium with vitimin D. Through personal experience with the doctor potassium ( prescription ) never required vitimin D supplements. It would appear that either way they would not have to rely on the other to be effective. hope this helps.
What can the human skin do that the human body can't do?
Human skin produces Vitamin D in presence of sun light but not the other parts of body.
Do strawberries have vitimin b?
Strawberries do have vitamin A. Vitamin A is vital for healy hair and skin
