Tag: Sunlight Exposure
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The Power of Sunlight: Vitamin D and Testosterone
The Link Between Sunlight and Vitamin D Sunlight plays a crucial role in the synthesis of vitamin D, primarily through the exposure of the skin to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. When UVB rays penetrate the skin, they trigger a chemical reaction that converts 7-dehydrocholesterol, a compound present in the skin, into vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). This…