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The evidence is very clear that sun exposure to the point of sunburn increases your risk of certain types of skin cancer
That said... sun exposure within the skin's range of tolerance (no sunburn) is actually associated with REDUCED risk of essentially all major cancer types
That said... sun exposure within the skin's range of tolerance (no sunburn) is actually associated with REDUCED risk of essentially all major cancer types
Sun exposure is also associated with lower rates of myopia, cardiovascular disease, and a wide variety of other health issues
Some of these benefits may be side effects of active outdoor life, but others stem from the benefits of compounds created by sun exposure like vitamin D
Some of these benefits may be side effects of active outdoor life, but others stem from the benefits of compounds created by sun exposure like vitamin D
To me it makes no sense to fear the sun to avoid skin cancer, one of the lesser cancers as far as mortality is concerned, when sun exposure actually protects against other more deadly cancers like GI or breast cancer, and heart disease, some of the world's deadliest diseases
Intermittent sun exposure where you're burning every time you go out because you go out rarely and don't build up a sun tolerance is definitely harmful
But daily sun exposure built up gradually is extremely beneficial, even just being outside in indirect sunlight improves health
But daily sun exposure built up gradually is extremely beneficial, even just being outside in indirect sunlight improves health
Our natural light environment is essential for proper circadian rhythm which is one of the single biggest determinants of health
Sunlight is required for proper production of vitamin D, cholesterol sulfate, melatonin, and dozens of other compounds
Go out and get some sun
Sunlight is required for proper production of vitamin D, cholesterol sulfate, melatonin, and dozens of other compounds
Go out and get some sun
This is an excellent study that covers both the risks and benefits of sun exposure
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5129901/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5129901/
