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Vitamin D low

2021-05-01 04:28:39
Hi Doctor. When is the best time to take direct sunlight or a walk under the sun to improve my vitamin D levels. Also, for how minutes should I stay under direct sunlight? Please reply.
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It's better to take sunlight in morning around 8am... But to increase level of vitD only sunlight is not sufficient. Just need you get evaluate about why it's level is low and take additional measures accordingly

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Around 12 pm As much as you can

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