{"id":7800,"date":"2022-10-15T05:42:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T05:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dexamethasonemed.com\/?p=4539"},"modified":"2022-10-15T05:42:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T05:42:09","slug":"how-long-in-a-tanning-bed-for-vitamin-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dexamethasonemed.com\/how-long-in-a-tanning-bed-for-vitamin-d\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long in a Tanning Bed For Vitamin D?"},"content":{"rendered":"
As important as Vitamin D is, you wouldn’t need to be in a tanning bed for hours at a time in order to get it. It is true that UVB radiation from the sun provides some Vitamin D, but not enough. The time one needs to be exposed varies and can depend on the season or location. In general, however, 10-15 minutes of exposure will provide enough Vitamin D if you do not have any conditions that affect absorption of vitamin D or skin tone.<\/p>\n
You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered how long you should stay in a tanning bed. Unfortunately, it’s a question that affects millions of people. However, there are ways to get the benefits of tanning without putting your skin at risk. Read on to learn more about how to use a tanning bed safely.<\/span><\/p>\n The average person can spend anywhere from one to three minutes in a tanning bed, but a long session is not necessarily necessary. Studies have shown that prolonged use of a tanning bed can increase the risk of melanoma by more than 20 percent. This risk is nearly doubled if the person is under 35. While sunbeds are a convenient way to get Vitamin D, they are also very harmful and should be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n Healthline says more than one billion people worldwide do not get enough vitamin D from sunlight. This is incredibly worrying, considering that 41% of U.S. adults do not receive enough of it. The body’s ability to produce vitamin D is essential for healthy immune systems. It is produced by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight and is also found in certain types of fish. Getting enough vitamin D from sunlight can be challenging, but tanning beds can provide a quick and easy way to boost your levels.<\/span><\/p>\n One study also found that tanning bed users had higher serum 25(OH)D concentrations than those control subjects. Furthermore, they had lower levels of parathyroid hormone. In addition, they had significantly higher BMD and z scores at the total hip, suggesting that tanning may benefit the skeleton.<\/span><\/p>\n Another study from Anti-Cancer Research found that vitamin D levels remained high for up to six to eight weeks after sunbed sessions. However, dietary supplements were not shown to maintain vitamin D levels. This may mean sunbeds are a better source of vitamin D than diet alone. Nonetheless, the risks of overexposure to UVB radiation are not trivial.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Holick and Dowdy (2002), the optimal time to spend in a tanning bed for vitamin D production is about 15 to 30 minutes. In addition, the time needed to produce vitamin D varies between people and seasons. The optimal amount of time spent in a tanning bed varies according to the time of day and position. In summer, standing vertically receives less UV radiation than a person lying horizontally, while in winter, standing vertically increases the total UV exposure. Also, the amount of UV exposure is lower than that of a person whose limbs are in wide-spread posture.<\/span><\/p>\n The amount of time a person should spend in a tanning bed depends on age and skin color. Fair-skinned individuals will need as little as fifteen to twenty minutes of exposure to UVB radiation three or four days a week. Darker-skinned individuals will need more prolonged exposure.<\/span><\/p>\nSunlight<\/span><\/h2>\n
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