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Ultraviolet A (long wavelength) initiates production of vitamin D and melanin (tanning).

Ultraviolet B (short wavelength) damages the skin causing sunburns and in some cases cancers.

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Does vitamin B come from the sun?

I know that vitamin d is one isn't vitamin e another?


Vitamin d sun?

If you mean,"do we get vitamin D from the sun?" then yes, we do. If you mean,"does the sun burn up vitamin D?" or,"Did the sun come into existence as a giant ball of vitamin D?" then no.


Does the sun give you vitamin c?

no, it gives you D The Sun helps you absorb the vitamin, but it doesn't actually give you the vitamin


Sun is a vital source of which vitamin?

Vitamin D


How does the sun contribute to your intake of vitamin C?

The sun helps your body produce vitamin D, which is important for absorbing vitamin C from food.


Does the sun drain us of vitamin d?

no thre sun addiquatly provides vitamin d for our skin


What vitamin should you take if you are not exposed to sun?

vitamin C


What type of vitamins does the sun provide?

The sun does not provide vitamins, but will help the production of vitamin D from the Ultraviolet rays from the sun. So if you are looking to increase your intake of vitamin D, this is not a beneficial way to do so because you are exposing yourself to dangerous UV rays that lead to skin cancer. You are better off taking a daily multi-vitamin. -Chanel Peacock, MA-


What nutrition do sunflower seeds provide?

The Sun Vitamin. Vitamin D.


Do The skin helps production of vitamin c by using ultraviolet rays from the sun to form an initial molecule of vitamin c that matures in the liver?

No, the skin does not produce vitamin C by using ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin C is obtained through the diet from fruits and vegetables. Sun exposure helps the skin produce vitamin D, not vitamin C.


Does vitamins does the sun provide?

The sun provides vitamin D.


Do you get vitamin C from fruit?

of course and for your personal info you get vitamin d from the sun