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How much sunlight exposure is enough?
We're all lacking in Vitamin D, being indoors so much, especially those that are vegetarian. For Indians, how much daily sun exposure is considered enough? And what is the is l time in the day to be out in the sun?
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Hi dear a pan-India study has revealed that the best time to
get exposed to the sun is between 11am and 1pm since the wavelength of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays is 290-320nm during this period which is essential for skin to make vitamin D
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Early morning sun exposure is sufficient for vitamin D.
Time between 7.30am to 9am
Duration is 30 mins are sufficient.
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Hi .....in India. ... during summer from March to may . between 6am to 7:30 am is the appropriate time to sit under sunlight .And in rainy and winter season ...after sunrise before 9 am.It is enough of half an hour time to stay under sunlight.
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Half an hour is sufficient after sun rise till 9:30 a.m
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Dr. Lalit Verma
Homoeopath
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Even 20
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
30min morning 7-9am
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Dr. Geetha B
Ayurveda
39 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sunlight exposure till u can feel the prick of the.heat day from morning 6.30-7am for 30 min.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation with your all previous medical reports
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Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma
Ayurveda
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
1/2 an hour after sun rise
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