"The only source of Vitamin D really is the sun. When a person uses sunscreen, it blocks UV rays but at the same time it also blocks the entry of vitamin D into the skin, therefore Vitamin D decreases," says GP Lorie de Leon who specialises in men's and women's health.
Highlights
- The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is both the major cause of skin cancer and the best source of vitamin D according to Cancer Council Australia.
- People who are Vitamin D deficient may experience different illnesses such as bone and muscle pain, and softening of the bones says, GP Lorie de Leon.
- One in four Australians is Vitamin D deficient according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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