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Vitamin D – Sunlight and Tanning Beds

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Source Newswise — To help the general public better understand the relationship between vitamin D and the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has issued a position statement on vitamin D, sun protection and skin cancer prevention. The Council recommends that vitamin D be obtained from a combination of dietary sources and supplements and not through intentional exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Normal people should not use the sun or artificial light to supplement Vit D. WLS patients or patients that have mal-absorptive challenges should NEVER rely on sun or artificial light sources to supplement Vitamin D. Read the rest of this post

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Jul 16, 2009

Hints For Improve Vitamin Absorption

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A Short List of Hints to Improve Vitamin Absorption:

  • Take vitamins with your meals to improve your nutrition. Many supplements are best absorbed by the body if consumed along with food.
  • Check a vitamin guide, such as the one put together by the American Dietetic Association, if you are considering taking a new vitamin. Information on “Popular Dietary Supplements” can be found at the Office of Dietary Supplements website (see link).
  • Take certain vitamins in conjunction with other supplements to improve your nutrition. For instance, vitamin D aids the absorption of calcium supplements, while vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron.
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Jun 18, 2009

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