“Can excess sun exposure weaken my bones?”
I have a job that requires me to travel and be a little bit under the sun. But, can this sun exposure cause me to experience bone weakness?
4 Answers
Given sun exposure, would expect Vitamin D level to be in an excellent range, which would be good for bone health
On a general medical side, would recommend sunblock to prevent sunburns and future risk of skin cancer
On a general medical side, would recommend sunblock to prevent sunburns and future risk of skin cancer
In fact, the opposite effect may happen. Vitamin D is produced by our skin when exposed to the sun. Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium from our gastrointestinal system. Vitamin D is not adequate by itself to produce strong bones. You need calcium from food intake or from a supplement to build bones. For more information about osteoporosis (weak bones), go to thespinecommunity.com
David G. Borenstein, M.D. MACP., MACR.
David G. Borenstein, M.D. MACP., MACR.