The UV rays from sunlight are bad for our skin, but do our bodies actually need some exposure to the sun? How does sunlight help?
One of the factors that damage the skin and accelerate aging is sunlight, causing many people to avoid going out in the sun. coupled with the current work that must be in the air-conditioned room or even working from home The more we hardly go out to see the sun at all.
But actually sunlight is good for the body. Especially the sunlight in the morning or during the light sun will affect the hormones in the body. If you do not go out in the sun at all or stay inside the house. May affect depression Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health to know that Melatonin production is related to sunlight exposure. Without sunlight at all, the Pineal Gland produces less melatonin. affect sleep If the body is not exposed to sunlight regularly. It can affect depression.
The key vitamin associated with sunlight is vitamin D, which doesn’t require a vitamin supplement. But if you go out in the sun regularly in the morning 6:00-7:30 and in the evening from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the body will be able to synthesize vitamin D.
Dr. Wanchanok Boonchu, a specialist medical scientist told Hfocus that people who sit in the office and avoid the sun at all You may not be getting enough vitamin D. Which of course will affect the strength of the bone. Therefore, the behavior should be adjusted to get out of the sun for some time. If it is not convenient to go out in the early morning or evening Vitamin D can be obtained by exposure to sunlight for a short period of time, such as during 9 a.m. work, 10 minutes of sun exposure is sufficient. but don’t forget that Applying sunscreen can also block vitamin D. It’s best to be exposed to direct sunlight in the morning. Before applying sunscreen and wearing clothes that are completely covered during the day. To protect once morest UV rays, you can also choose to eat foods rich in vitamin D, such as milk and fish, so your body will get enough vitamin D.
“For taking vitamin supplements There is no need to spend money on vitamin D purchases. Because the body can synthesize vitamin D by stimulation from UVB rays (UVB) and choosing foods that contain vitamin D. It’s even better for the body.” Dr. Wanchanok said
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