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76. Key Role of Vitamin D & Sunlight in Health | Michael Holick, MD, PhD

Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

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Sunlight: Nature's DNA Repair Mechanism

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in health, indicating that human bodies are designed to benefit from sunlight exposure. Research shows that initial DNA damage from UV exposure does not lead to increased damage over time. A study revealed that after exposure to tanning beds resembling sunlight, there was no long-term increase in DNA damage, and it is likely that continued exposure would lead to reduced DNA damage, highlighting the body's capacity for adaptation and repair in response to sunlight.

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