The doctor named the time for a safe tan

Sunbathing should be done daily, spending time outside after the onset of spring. The safest time to stay in the sun is before 11:00 and after 16:00, when the ultraviolet (UV) index is at a minimum level. On Saturday, May 3, Elena Fedorova, a nutritionist, nutritionist, pediatrician, and expert at SOLGAR, told Gazeta.Ru».

At the same time, the expert noted that the sun's rays can harm, especially the eyes. The blue spectrum of light can cause serious problems, from temporary blinding to retinal damage. High-quality sunglasses with lenses that block UV radiation will serve as reliable protection, said Fedorova.

She explained that under the influence of the sun, the body produces vitamin D, which improves mood, so on clear days we feel more cheerful. However, according to the doctor, its synthesis in the skin under the influence of ultraviolet radiation occurs in insufficient quantities.

The modern lifestyle also contributes to vitamin D deficiency: we spend most of our time indoors, and even while relaxing on the beach, we actively use sunscreens that block UV rays, the expert noted. She pointed out that today about a billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D, especially the elderly.

Fedorova said that the greatest amount of vitamin D is found in fish, while in dairy products and eggs it is less, and it is absorbed worse. Regular consumption of fish dishes helps to maintain the necessary calciferol levels in children and adults. However, the doctor warned that an overabundance of vitamin is just as dangerous as its deficiency.

"I want to remind you that there is an overabundance of vitamin D and it does not lead to anything good, so you need to know the norm and check your vitamin levels. To do this, it is necessary to take special tests, on the basis of which the doctor will be able to prescribe vitamin D in supplements," the expert concluded.

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Earlier, on April 16, Natalia Mikhailova, a dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist, and creator of the MESALTERA by Dr. Mikhailova brand of professional cosmeceuticals, told Izvestia that in summer, under the influence of the sun and high temperatures, the skin faces many challenges, so it is important to properly prepare it. She clarified that in order to get an even, beautiful tan without harming the skin, you should sunbathe gradually, choosing safe hours — before 11:00 and after 16:00. After sunbathing, you should use soothing lotions with antioxidants and vitamin E.