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Essential human vitamin D relies on direct sun exposure

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We might live in climate-controlled indoor boxes, but our biology still assumes we are wandering completely naked under the sun. Human bodies require massive amounts of direct, unshielded ultraviolet sunlight violently striking the skin to naturally trigger the internal synthesis of Vitamin D. Blocking the sun entirely means heavily relying on fortified milk to stave off deficiency.

Essential human vitamin D relies on direct sun exposure
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