A nationally broadcast report in Canada is talking up UV exposure from sunbeds as a great source of vitamin D \u2014 evidence that the media is catching on that the sunshine vitamin really does come most reliably and abundantly from the sun.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs evidence of the health benefits of Vitamin D continues to grow, running out and catching a few rays of sunshine has never felt healthier,\u201d a CBC story proclaimed in a nationally televised report. \u201cHowever, here in the northern hemisphere the days of sunshine are fast diminishing and it\u2019s time for Canadians to start looking elsewhere for their daily vitamin D fix.\u201d<\/p>\n
The story went on, \u201cIn the past, vitamin D was known to reduce the risks of osteoporosis, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Now there\u2019s strong data to suggest it\u2019s a formidable weapon in the fight against cancer. The big questions are how much vitamin D do we need and what\u2019s the best way to obtain it. A tanning bed with … lamps that generate UVB rays is one way to help the body make vitamin D during months when the sunshine is weak.\u201d<\/p>\n