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Do our bodies absorb vitamin D from the sun even if we are in the shade?

Asked by emilyrose (2272points) October 23rd, 2008

I have been hearing a lot about vitamin D deficiency. Obviously it’s not great to sit in the sun all day. Can we still get vitamin D from the sun without getting a sunburn?

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