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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Avoiding the Sun is Just as Dangerous as Cigarettes?

Mar 11, 2024
04:12
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Discussing the dangers of avoiding sun exposure and the importance of Vitamin D for immune function. Contrasting the benefits of sun exposure with the risks. Examining the historical use of the sun for medical treatments and its potential protective effects against melanoma.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sun exposure is crucial for vitamin D production, impacting over 2,000 genes and preventing autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, and cancer.
  • Melanoma risk is not solely from sun exposure; insufficient sun exposure plays a role, with 75% of melanomas in unexposed areas.

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Importance of Sun Exposure for Health

Sun exposure is essential for health as vitamin D production from sunlight is crucial for over 2,000 different genes in the body. Lack of sun exposure can lead to vitamin D insufficiency and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, and cancer. Contrary to common belief, statistics indicate that significantly more people die each year from a lack of sun exposure compared to deaths from sun overexposure. Moreover, melanoma risk is not solely attributed to sun exposure but also to insufficient sun exposure, with 75% of melanomas occurring in areas not exposed to the sun.

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