Influencer claims the time of day you shower can affect how much vitamin D your body absorbs; expert weighs in
Health claims you come across on the internet must always be verified by experts before you decide to adopt them into your daily routine. One such that we came across recently was from an unnamed postpartum wellness influencer who claimed that the time of day, the angle of the sun, and the time you shower can affect how much vitamin D your body absorbs.
According to her, one should get 10-30 minutes of sun exposure.*Expose your thighs and stomach to those rays. Arms and shins won’t cut it, she said.*Eat vitamin D-rich foods (salmon, egg yolks, fortified dairy, and mushrooms)*Take a quality supplement if needed—especially if you’re breastfeeding!*Don’t shower immediately after sun exposure; wait an hour (your skin needs time to absorb it!)
Is there any truth to this claim?
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