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59. Skin Cancer, UV Light & All-Cause Mortality | Prof. Richard Weller

Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

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Sunlight's Impact on Health: Beyond Vitamin D

This chapter explores the various non-vitamin D related benefits of sunlight on health, such as its role in autoimmune diseases, gene expression, and the immune system. The speaker discusses how sunlight releases nitric oxide from the skin, affecting blood vessels and blood pressure, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the different wavelengths of light for biological effects. They also touch on the use of narrowband UVB lamps for treating skin conditions and the need for tailored messages about sunlight exposure based on individual characteristics.

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