Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Daily doses of vitamin D are unreachable during Swiss winter
Bern (ots) - A study funded by the SNSF shows that in winter, weak sunlight prevents the Swiss population from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D. Too much sun increases the risk of skin cancer. But moderate exposure is required to produce vitamin D. This substance is essential for bone health and may also play a role in preventing respiratory infections, autoimmune diseases and certain types of cancer. A new study ...