Exposing Skin to Sunshine Improves Cardiovascular Health
Lowers Blood Pressure. Two recent studies have found that exposing the skin to the ray of the sun improve cardiovascular health. One study found that the Vitamin D our body creates when our skin is exposed to the sun can reduce blood pressure. More specifically, the researchers found that the compound nitric oxide is separated from our body’s manufacture of Vitamin D and released in our blood vessels. This nitric oxide helps lower blood pressure. The sun is our body’s primary source of Vitamin D. Our body manufactures Vitamin D when our skin is exposure to sunshine. The creation of Vitamin D in our body from our skin’s explosure to sun is an incredible life process. See Vitamin D Synthesis from the Sun
Reduces Heart Disease. The other study found that skin exposure to sunshine reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and increases lifespan.
Gradual Increasing Exposure to Sun Recommended
The studies suggest that exposure to sunlight improves health overall. We should all get sufficient exposure outdoors in the sun. Many people have become Vitamin D deficient because they are avoiding exposure to the sun due to concerns about skin cancer. Too much sun exposure at one time can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. However, it is recommended we gradually increase our time in the sun so our body can maintain a good balance of sun exposure. Many medical experts have concluding that the benefits to heart health of sunlight will outweigh the risk of skin cancer. It is recommended not to be overexposed to the sun that would cause a bad sunburn. Also, tanning beds are not recommended as means of obtaining ultra violet rays and can be very dangerous.
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