Tanning Salons and Vitamin D Hype

no it's not true...a tan from a salon coupled with a tan at the beach can be very harmful.

Dear sue, Please point us to where you get your expert opinions from? Are you a cancer surviver?  Are you a Dr? Do you work for a DR? Are you endorsed by any sunscreen manufacturers? Can you show us proof of what you speak? 

Will you also suggest people stay off the beach to tan? Or stop laying out by the backyard pool to tan?  I think NOT!

Why would you post such crap like your first sentence about final destination 3?

Did you see the movie where a guy gets in his car and it blows up when he starts it? Should everyone have unfounded fears of cars blowing up all the time just because it was in a movie once?

Come on. The only people that should spread crap are farmers!

 Moderate , sensible and responsible tanning is the message that should be getting out, not your sunscare message.

If you need more information than this, I will be pleased to provide it for you.

But, this should be a good start for you to inform yourself a bit more and to not use Urban Legend based movies as reference material.

http://www.uvfoundation.org/

http://www.uvadvantage.org/

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21368223/

http://www.theita.com/client_files/about/sunlightrobbery.pdf

http://www.trusttanning.com/

http://www.sunlightscam.com/

http://www.tanningtruth.com/

http://www.theita.com/membersonly/holickpodcast.mp3 (Dr. Holicks latest pod cast.)

Also, check out the book: "The UV Advantage".

And http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-MSorenson/StoreFront.bok

"Ignorance is not bliss."

Sue, you should really know the facts before you give advice to people. The vitamin d experts state that you should expose your arms and legs to 10-15 minutes a day to sunshine 3 times a week. Not your face once a month. There have been several major scientific studies done in the last several years that show that people that have higher levels of vitamin d can reduce their chance of cancer by 60%.

Didn't you guys read her profile? It says she is a writer for a magazine and has a Bachelor of Arts in Womens Studies.

Well that alone is proof that she's qualified to give medical advice on Ultraviolet Rays, Dermatology and Cancer.

I'm sick and tired of seeing people talk about something they have no clue on with absolutely no facts or evidence to support their theory.

Educate yourself and come back here with scientific evidence before you start talking trash about something you know absolutely nothing about.

Be an individual and think for yourself instead of listening to mumbo jumbo that is not proven facts.

Sue,

To say that you are an expert in something means that you have educated yourself in a mannor to give out educated & researched based information. The exact definition is:

a person who has a special skill,or knowledge in a particular field, specialist or authority!

In regards to the above article I would reccomend doing some additional research, not just a one sided view. Freedom of speech allows everyone the ability to express their individual views, it does not always mean that they are educated and researched based.

I would love to see who your sources were for this information and what research there is to back it. Media is a wonderful thing until someone abuses an "Expert" title.

I advise anyone reading this article to also visit some of the previously post sites for research based infromation.

A little long but hoping this writer will now actually do some homework.

Hello,

I am a service tech in the Tanning Industry.

There is some really good research coming out of universities such as Stanford and Boston Universities talking about the benefits of sunlight and vitamin D. Indoor sun and outdoor sun are the same so they both produce natural vitamin D. A lot of people don't know that. 5-7 minutes in a tanning bed can produce upwards of 5000 IU of Vitamin D or more, naturally, just what a body needs.

There are so many people suffering from things that are caused by a lack of vitamin D and supplements are just not the answer. We as humans, just like all other life on this planet, need sunshine, and the Vitamin D it provides, to thrive and survive. In the past 60 years, we've changed our lifestyle and habits to indoor activities instead of being outside like nature designed.

I saw this article and video clip on an NBC channel and wanted to forward it to you. http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/n...storyid=105084 If you click on the video you can watch the video. If you research this you will see that many are now realizing that because we don't go in the sun, don't go to indoor salons and slather on sunscreen we are keeping ourselves from a vitamin that can truly keep us from disease and even death.

I would like, for once, to see a news report that is factual and positive for the benefits of sun instead of the doom and gloom from the dermatologists who scare us all into thinking that if you get even a little sunlight you are going to die from melanoma. It's just not the truth.

The Charlotte Observer

• 2008.02.26Are you D deficient?
• http://www.charlotte.com/162/story/510038.html
• The Charlotte Observer recently published an informative question and answer article about Vitamin D deficiency.

Scripps News

• 2008.02.15We need to spend more time in the sun
• http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/30755
• Life on our planet requires sunlight to survive, and humans are no exception.

Contra Costa Times

• 2008.01.20"Sunshine" nutrient may have key role in halting disease
• http://www.contracostatimes.com/health/ci_8026837?nclick_check=1
• ...researchers are confidently pursuing evidence that vitamin D plays an important role in breast and prostate cancer prevention.

ABC News

• 2007.09.27Vitamin D Gets an "A" For Great Nutrition
• http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=food_coach&id=5675695
•  ...there's one often overlooked vitamin making news for its many health benefits, and most aren't getting enough.

ArabianBusiness.com

• 2007.07.02UAE "vitamin D deficient"
• http://www.arabianbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=495572&Itemid=1
• In certain Middle Eastern and other countries where conservative dress blocks exposure to sunlight, high levels of vitamin D supplementation may be needed to raise serum levels sufficiently in women, UAE researchers report.

Autism Today

• 2007.08Researcher sees link between vitamin D, autism
• http://www.autismtoday.com/articles/Researcher%20sees%20link.asp
• ...a U.S. researcher is advancing a controversial hypothesis: that autism is related to vitamin D deficiency during fetal development and early childhood.

Babygooroo.com

• 2007.09.26Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk for Preeclampsia
• http://www.babygooroo.com/index.php/2007/09/26/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-increase-risk-for-preeclampsia/
• ...researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences have linked low vitamin D levels in mothers to a five–fold increased risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication in pregnancy which can lead to fetal death.
• 2007.07.25Vitamin D Deficiency Stirs Debate
• http://www.babygooroo.com/index.php/2007/07/25/vitamin-d-deficiency-stirs-debate/
• Boston University researcher Michael Holick
• http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/scientists.shtml#holick
• estimates that approximately 1 billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient.

Baltimore Sun

• 2007.09.11Vitamin D might be factor in longer life
• http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.hs.vitamind11sep11,0,4937265.story?coll=bal_news_local_baltimore_county_util
• Vitamin D is good for your bones, doctors have said for years, but new research suggests that taking a vitamin pill a day might extend your life.

BBC News

• 2007.07.28Sunshine "protective" against MS
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6906712.stm
• People who spend more time in the sun as children subsequently have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a US study shows.

Boston Herald

• 2007.09.18Vitamin D sets you on the path to a longer life
• http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/health/nutrition/view.bg?articleid=1032444
• In a recent analysis of more than 18 studies involving nearly 60,000 people, those who took vitamin D supplements had a 7 percent reduction in mortality from all causes compared to those who didn't take the vitamin.

Canada.com

• 2007.09.25Experts prescribe massive increase of vitamin D
• http://www.canada.com/topics/bodyandhealth/story.html?id=c8d4671c-8305-4d44-9770-033780ec6195&k=60036
• A move to feed pregnant and nursing women 10 times more vitamin D than they get today may still not be enough to protect their babies from chronic diseases, especially in obese women, a top expert says.
• 2007.07.25Low vitamin D levels tied to higher blood pressure
• http://www.canada.com/topics/bodyandhealth/story.html?id=55ca8d6a-ab7f-40b2-a967-373389304980&k=48550
• As blood levels of vitamin D drop, blood pressure increases, according to findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III).

CancerConsultants.com

• 2007.09.25Vitamin D Linked with Reduced Risk of Death
• http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/CancerNews.aspx?DocumentId=40615
• According to a combined analysis of 18 clinical trials, intake of ordinary doses of vitamin D supplements was linked with 7% reduction in overall risk of death.
• 2007.09.24Vitamin D Supplementation Decreases All Cause Mortality Including Cancer Deaths
• http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?id=40599
• There is increasing evidence that higher intakes or increased levels of vitamin D are associated with a decreased risk of several types of cancer. The current data suggests that doses of 1–2000 IU/day are necessary for this preventative effect.
• 2007.07.27Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked with Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
• http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/CancerNews.aspx?DocumentId=40219
• According to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, people with higher plasma levels of vitamin D may have a reduced risk of developing colon cancer.

CBC News

• 2007.07.03Northern babies at greater risk of rickets: study
• http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2007/07/03/north-rickets.html
• Babies in Canada's North face a greater risk of developing bone‑softening rickets than anywhere else in the country because of a lack of vitamin D, according to a new study.

Chicago Tribune

• 2007.09.16Vitamin D looks like a life‑extender
• http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-0916discoveriessep16,1,4313107.story
• Vitamin D supplements could prolong your life, a new European study suggests.

Diabetes Health

• 2007.08.10Milk Lowers Men's Metabolic Syndrome Risk
• http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2007/08/10/5371.html
• According to the review, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, people with the highest intakes of vitamin D and calcium had an eighteen percent lower risk of diabetes than those who ate the least.

Doctor's Guide

• 2007.09.26Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalent, Minimum Recommended Dose May Be Too Low: Presented at ASBMR
• http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/852571020057CCF6852573620074ED48
• Responses to vitamin D supplements vary among individuals, so clinicians need to monitor serum levels of 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) levels and evaluate monthly patterns, especially among patients who are vitamin D deficient.

EarthTimes.org

• 2007.07.25Enzyme key to vitamin D and cell function
• http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/86796.html
• Canadian researchers believe the hydroxylase enzyme—found in vitamin D—plays an important role in human cell functions.

Epoch Times

• 2007.08.30Vitamin D's Crucial Role in Elder Mobility
• http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-8-30/59239.html
• ...getting out in the sun may be one simple and free way for individuals to maintain their physical powers in old age.

Feel Great Coaching Wellness Blog

• 2007.08.01Vitamin D and Insulin
• http://wellnessblog.feelgreatcoaching.com/2007/08/01/vitamin-and-insulin.aspx
• If you have high blood sugar, taking vitamin D and calcium may keep it from rising further...

Fitness.com

• 2007.08.31Exposure to Sunlight Prevents Cancer
• http://www.fitness.com/articles/275/exposure_to_sunlight_prevents_cancer.php
• The deficiency of Vitamin D in most people may be to blame for 600,000 cancer cases in the world each year.

Foodconsumer.org

• 2007.08.27Sunny Side of Cancer Prevention
• http://foodconsumer.org/7777/8888/C_ancer_31/082705542007_Sunny_Side_of_Cancer_Prevention.shtml
• Many studies have linked higher latitudes with greater breast cancer risk, and seasonal variations are now thought to influence cancer incidence and mortality. The pivotal mediators in these relationships are believed to be sunshine and vitamin D.

Freep.com

• 2007.07.28Bone up on health
• http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070728/TWIST01/707290303/1026/FEATURES01
• ...Take a vitamin D supplement. "Most multivitamins contain 400 units of vitamin D," says Henry Bone, MD, who runs the Michigan Bone & Mineral Clinic in Detroit, which treats medical disorders affecting bone and mineral metabolism, and conducts clinical research for new drugs for osteoporosis. "For good bone health, much larger doses are necessary (for adults), at least 800–1,000 units per day."

Globe and Mail

• 2007.09.24Take more vitamin D, mothers told
• http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070924.wvitamind24/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
• Pediatricians recommend tenfold increase for pregnant or breast‑feeding women.
• 2007.07.06Researcher sees link between vitamin D and autism Dr. John Cannell ,
• http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070706.wlautism06/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
•  a psychiatrist and prominent vitamin D advocate, says flagging levels of the vitamin in pregnant women and young children could be the elusive factor explaining the rising rate of autism.

Hamilton Spectator

• 2007.07.04Rise of rickets cases stuns MDs
• http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=hamilton/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1183523727766&call_pageid=1020420665036&col=1014656511815
• Hamilton kids are getting rickets because of a lack of vitamin D.

Houston Chronicle

• 2007.09.28Sunnier outlook may help fight against prostate cancer
• http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/nation/5173950.html
• Men diagnosed with prostate cancer during the summer and autumn are more likely to survive than those diagnosed in the spring and winter...

inthenews.co.uk

• 2007.08.24Calcium supplements "beneficial" for over 50s
• http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/health/calcium-supplements-beneficial-over-50s-$1126487.htm
• When people took calcium and vitamin D doses of 800 IU (international units) or more the risk was reduced by 16 percent. Vitamin D doses of less than 800 IU produced a reduced risk of 6 percent.

Independent.ie

• 2007.08.04Women need place in the sun in the battle of breast cancer risk
• http://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/women-need-place-in-the-sun-in-the-battle-of-breast-cancer-risk-1051969.html
• Women who stay out of the sun are increasing their risk of developing breast cancer, a new study suggests.

Indystar.com

• 2007.09.16Vitamin D good for more than bones
• http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070916/NATIONWORLD/709160396/1083/LIVING01
• Study says substance also aids organs and could play a role in reducing heart disease.

KaiserNetwork.org

• 2007.07.13Study Finds Many Children Have Low Levels of Vitamin D, Black Children More Likely To Be Affected
• http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?hint=5&DR_ID=46219
• Of children living in the Northeast U.S., 55% had low levels of vitamin D and more than 90% of black children had low levels, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Bloomberg reports.

KPBS San Diego

• 2007.07.17Sunshine Could Help Prevent Cancer and Diabetes
• http://www.kpbs.org/news/local;id=9034
• A San Diego researcher says that sunshine could be important in preventing many cancers and Type I diabetes.

Laboratory Product News

• 2007.07.30Enzyme discovery sheds light on vitamin D
• http://www.labcanada.com/article.asp?id=71883&issue=07302007&ref=rss
• Surprising findings by Queen's University researchers have shed new light on how the vitamin D is broken down in the human body.

Media‑Newswire.com

• 2007.07.02 Press ReleaseSomalis in Bristol at risk from vitamin D deficiency
• http://media-newswire.com/release_1053202.html
• The reasons for the deficiency are various and include risk factors such as length of time since the patient left their country of ethnic origin, family history, wearing clothes that fully cover the skin and eating a restricted diet.

Medicexchange.com

• 2007.07.27Patients with osteoporotic fractures benefit from a year of calcium plus vitamin D
• http://www.medicexchange.com/mall/departmentpage.cfm/MedicExchangeUSA/_81696/2147/departments-contentview
• Among patients with a recent low‑energy fracture, a year of treatment with calcium and vitamin D reduces bone turnover, according to findings published in the July issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The intervention increases bone mineral density (BMD) in those younger than 70 years of age, and decreases bone loss in older patients.

Minnesota Public Radio

• 2007.08.17 Feature audio Low vitamin D levels tied to higher blood pressure
• http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/08/17/vitamind/?rsssource=1
• ...recent news about Vitamin D suggests its deficiencies might have a link to everything from high blood pressure to certain forms of cancer. (Real Audio Format)

Mo Blogs

• 2007.08.25High cholesterol, low vitamin D and its significance
• http://moblogs.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/high-cholesterol-low-vitamin-d-and-its-significance/
• Did you know that vitamin D is created from cholesterol?
• http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/reference/glossary-C.shtml#cholesterol
•  Provide your skin with adequate sunlight and excess cholesterol is turned into vitamin D, a hormone with responsibilities including calcium
• http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/reference/glossary-C.shtml#calcium
• [metabolism], blood sugar regulation, blood pressure regulation, mental health function, diabetes prevention…and the list grows.

National Post

• 2007.07.03Let's all steal some sunshine (it's good for us)
• http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/columnists/story.html?id=04ae8dbd-b28a-4757-9b5c-4ba4bc755a57
• Canadians have long been in the dark about a powerful disease fighter. But lately, thanks to a slew of new studies, vitamin D is a nutrient whose importance is finally coming to light.

Natural Products Insider

• 2007.08.20Genistein Teams Up With Calcium, D on Heart Risks
• http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/hotnews/78h2015341.html
• The scientists said results suggest intervention with 54 mg/d genistein,
• http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/reference/glossary-G.shtml#genistein
• plus calcium, http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/reference/glossary-C.shtml#calcium
•  vitamin D3  http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/reference/glossary-V.shtml#vitamind and a healthy diet, was associated with favorable effects on both glycemic control and some CVD risk markers in osteopenic, http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/reference/glossary-O.shtml#osteopenia  postmenopausal women.

NIH News

• 2007.08.17New Vitamin D Evidence Report Reveals Gaps in Knowledge and Serves as Basis for Upcoming NIH Conference on Vitamin D and Bone Health
• http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/aug2007/od-17.htm
• A new evidence report on vitamin D and bone health reviews the current scientific evidence and identifies its strengths and weaknesses. This report will be a valuable resource for an upcoming National Institutes of Health conference September 5–6 that will examine a range of scientific perspectives related to vitamin D and bone health across the lifecycle.

Nutra Ingredients

• 2007.08.24Calcium and vitamin D linked to cutting fractures
• http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=79234-the-lancet-osteoporosis-vitamin-d-calcium
• A new meta‑analysis on calcium and vitamin D supplementation in cutting osteoporotic fractures in people aged over 50 could quell concerns over conflicting outcomes of previous studies.
• 2007.07.25Low vitamin D levels linked to higher blood pressure
• http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=78482-vitamin-d-blood-pressure-hypertension
• People with low blood levels of vitamin D may be at an increased risk of higher blood pressure—a problem that could be easily remedied with supplements, says a new study.
• 2007.07.19Calls get louder to raise vitamin D levels
• http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=78316-vitamin-d-bone-health-recommendations
• Recommended daily intakes of vitamin D should be quadrupled to 800 International Units, says a leading US expert from Boston University School of Medicine.
• 2007.07.17Low vitamin D levels may increase metabolic syndrome risk
• http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=78245-vitamin-d-metabolic-syndrome-obesity
• Low blood levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among obese people, suggests a new study from Spain.
• 2007.07.09Vitamin D, calcium boost bone health after fractures—study
• http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news-by-health/news.asp?id=78017&idCat=121&k=vitamin-D-calcium-osteoporosis
• Supplementation with vitamin and calcium could cut reduce bone loss in patients with recent osteoporotic fractures, suggests a new study from Denmark.
• 2007.07.04Vitamin D levels may affect heart health—study
• http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=77896-vitamin-d-cvd-cholecalciferol
• Increasing levels of vitamin D could boost heart health, says a large study from the US that also calls for studies to assess a direct benefit of vitamin supplements.
• 2007.07.02Vitamin D, calcium may prevent, improve diabetes
• http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=77815-vitamin-d-calcium-diabetes
• Combined supplementation with vitamin D and calcium may improve blood sugar and insulin levels, suggests a new meta‑analysis and review.

Press TV

• 2007.07.27Sun exposure reduces MS risk
• http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=17629&sectionid=3510210
• A new study conducted on identical twins suggests that children who spend more time in the sun have a lower risk for developing MS as adults.

Reuters

• 2007.08.02One dose of vitamin D boosts TB immunity
• http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAR27745920070802
• In healthy people who have been exposed to tuberculosis, a single oral dose of vitamin D enhances their immunity against this bacterial infection.

Sacramento Bee

• 2007.07.29Nutrition Quiz
• http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/293244.html
• Vitamin D is often known as the sunshine vitamin. Do you know why? Here's a quiz to find out how much you know about vitamin D and why it is an important part of a well‑balanced diet.

Scotsman.com

• 2007.09.18Don't be sad
• http://living.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1490772007
• Research has also indicated that vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) can also help counteract sad, because it is connected to an increase in serotonin.

Telegraph

• 2007.07.16Why vitamin D is so vital
• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/health/2007/07/16/hvitamins116.xml
• Grey skies this summer mean that children are more at risk of developing weak bones and other diseases, says Oliver Gillie.

thisislondon.co.uk

• 2007.08.22Want to avoid breast and colon cancer? Get outdoors, say scientists
• http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23409421-details/Want%20to%20avoid%20breast%20and%20colon%20cancer%20Get%20outdoors,%20say%20scientists/article.do
• Almost 30,000 cases of breast and colon cancer a year could be prevented by Britons spending more time in the sun to boost vitamin D levels, say researchers.

Times Online

• 2007.08.04Sunshine helps in the fight against breast cancer
• http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article2195614.ece
• There has been anecdotal evidence to suggest that breast cancer is less common among women who live closer to the Equator, where the sunshine is stronger.

UCSD Medical Center

• 2007.08.21Study Shines More Light on Benefit of Vitamin D in Fighting Cancer
• http://health.ucsd.edu/news/2007/8-21-vitamind
• 600,000 cases a year of breast and colorectal cancer could be prevented each year by adequate intake of vitamin D, according to Cedric F. Garland DrPH,
• http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/scientists.shtml#cgarland
• cancer prevention specialist and vitamin D expert.

Washington Post

• 2007.07.19One Billion People Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/19/AR2007071901132.html
• Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem that can lead to a number of serious health conditions, but it can be prevented, says one expert.

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/news.shtml

Saying that "UV light causes cancer, so therefore humans should avoid UV light" is like saying that "Water causes drowning, so therefore humans should avoid water."

Consider:

- Tanning is a natural and intended body function. If one reads all the studies on this topic and one truly understands the research methods used to collect the data, you will see that NO research suggests that tanning in a non-burning fashion is a significant risk factor for permanent skin damage.

- Recent vitamin D research has shown that 97 percent of Canadians and a majority of Americans are vitamin D deficient today. Because humans get 90 percent of their vitamin D naturally from sunlight, don't you think this means we're intended to be in the sun on a regular basis?

- Indoor tanners have 90 percent higher vitamin D levels compared with non-tanners. A single indoor tanning session can make 10,000-20,000 IU of vitamin D naturally, which stores quite nicely in your system.

- A tan, in combination with sunscreen usage, is more effective at preventing summer and vacation sunburns as compared with sunscreen usage alone. That's because a tan is your skin's natural protection against sunburn.

So let's do the math: Humans need UVB in sunlight to make vitamin D naturally (unless you eat fresh salmon daily). Tanning in a non-burning fashion makes vitamin D better than any other source and - unlike sunburn - is not a significant risk factor for permanent skin damage. Additionally, tanned skin is less likely to sunburn than non-tanned skin.

Now consider the $35 billion a year made by sunscreen/cosmetic manufacturers who have told us to wear sunscreen 365 days a year and to avoid all UV exposure.

Seems the $35 billion "sun scare" industry is twisting what ought to be pretty obvious math. Tan Smart. Don't Ever Sunburn.

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Geez Sue, to use a movie scenerio as a reason not to tan? That's like saying you would never go swimming again after watching JAWS. You're making "opinions" as if they're actually FACT and they ARE NOT FACT. Your advise and opinions state above are dangerious.