How Much Sun Is Enough?

One third of Australians are low in vitamin D Kitamin Vitamin D is a hormone ...but 2 in 3 Australians will be that controls calcium levels diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. in the blood; crucial for bone and muscle development, and in the prevention of osteoporosis. So how do you get enough sun for vitamin D without increasing the risk of skin cancer? How much sun Check the daily sun protection times online or use the free SunSmart smartphone app is enough? to determine whether or not sun protection is required in your location. Carrier ? 1:27 PM Vitamin D can be found in E Menu O Melbourne V Mail some foods, but it is difficult 12 SUN SMART max uv to get enough vitamin D from Sun protection is required from UV levels vary across Australia so the amount of sun required for vitamin D depends on your location and the time of year. 9:20 am diet alone. The sun is the best to 5:40 pm natural source of vitamin D. Share 27° 15° > Becoming sunny Smoke haze i 2 hour sunscreen reminder OFF March 30 1 4. 30 - 60 days Our bodies only store enough vitamin D to last between 30-60 days. During months when the UV is below 3 all day, skin types 1 – 4 should aim for 2-3 hours of midday winter sun Skin types 5 & 6 may need 3 – 6 times this amount. The more exposure spread over the week to the face, arms, hands (or equivalent area of skin) skin exposed, the more vitamin D you make. When the UV is above 3 skin types 1 – 4 should aim for just a few minutes of mid-morning or mid-afternoon sun Skin types 5 & 6 again may need 3 – 6 times Sunscreen use should not exposure each day this amount. put people at risk of vitamin D Top Tip! During winter, go for a midday run in a t-shirt! Exercise helps! Staying out in the sun longer deficiency. doesn't increase vitamin D. sunsmart.com.au