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From MSNBC: ...new research has found that wearing sunscreen continuously can reduce the amount of vitamin D a person is able to make. It appears recent scientific research and findings are answering my question. not what you need because you can make it with some exposure, and even with sun screen some sun rays get through. but if you were covered up all the time, and didn't get out much then maybe. even so you can get vitamin D in milk and you can take suppliments
Sunscreen is designed to reduce the amount of UV light that gets to the skin, and the same UV light is required to make vitamin D in the skin. While dietary change and supplements are an option, it is best to avoid using sunscreens when they are not needed (for example short-term sun exposure, during the winter or in mornings and evenings).
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What is the vitamin needed to prevent rickets?
vitamin D will prevent rickets.
What is a stomach secretion needed for absorption of what vitamin from the small intestine?
Gastric acid
Which mineral's absorption is enhanced greatly by vitamin C?
Vitamin C is needed for the absorption and uptake of iron. Iron supplements alone are often ineffective without adequate levels of vitamin C in the body.
Which vitamin helps with night vision and eyes?
Vitamin A is needed to prevent night blindness.
What nutrient is needed to prevent scurvy?
Scurvy can be the result of a lack of vitamin D
How does melanin affect the body's production and absorption of vitamin D?
Melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, can reduce the body's ability to produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. This is because melanin acts as a natural sunscreen, blocking some of the UV rays needed for vitamin D synthesis. As a result, individuals with darker skin tones may have lower levels of vitamin D compared to those with lighter skin tones.
What time should the vitamin be taken?
Empty stomach improve absorption of all vitamins.So morning is the best time if a vitamin suppliment is needed.
Is vitamin D needed for the proper absorption of calcium in the small intestine?
Yes it is.
Why should people who live in the north take vitamin D with a calcium supplemental?
People who live in the north have a decreased amount of sunlight exposure. Vitamin D is manufactured by skin cells when exposed to sunlight, and is needed for absorption of dietary calcium.
What Is needed for the proper absorption of calcium in the small intestine.?
For proper absorption of calcium in the small intestine, vitamin D is essential as it facilitates the intestinal uptake of calcium. Additionally, an adequate supply of dietary fat can enhance absorption since calcium absorption can be influenced by the presence of fat-soluble vitamins. A healthy balance of other nutrients, such as magnesium and phosphorus, also plays a role in optimizing calcium absorption.
What vitamin is needed for synthesis of prothrombin?
Vitamin K
What vitamin is needed for calcium to be absorbed?
vitamin d
