Avoiding the Sun is Just as Dangerous as Cigarettes?

We’ve been told to avoid the sun and always wear sunblock, but is this bad advice? Discover the truth about sun exposure. DATA: =ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 0:00 Introduction: Avoiding the sun is just as dangerous as smoking cigarettes 0:18 The importance of vitamin D 1:01 Deaths from sun exposure explained 1:49 American Dermatology Association recommendation for sun exposure 2:17 Melanoma and the sun 3:09 Benefits of infrared 4:06 Next steps Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers of avoiding sun exposure. There has been an association between vitamin D insufficiency and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and at least 17 different cancers. Vitamin D is intimately involved in over 2,000 of our genes and vital for proper immune function. It’s virtually impossible to get enough vitamin D from your diet. Only 5% to 10% of vitamin D comes from diet, and that’s only if you eat p