Vitamin D 'may help ward off TB'

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A dose of vitamin D may help ward off tuberculosis, research suggests. A study of 131 people found the vitamin helped to boost the ability of the body to inhibit the growth of bacteria that causes the respiratory disease.



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[gkd_uk]

That's excellent news if it really works

 

[Piotrek]

And do you know where do you get vitamin D from?

No, not pills, the natural way your body makes vitamin D(3) is while you expose your skin to sunlight (UV B radiation)

 

[gkd_uk]

Agree Piotrek but need to rub plenty of sun cream.

How does one know how much sunlight they need before they get sun burn?

 

[Piotrek]

You don't have to go sun bathing, just go out on a sunny day, have a walk, smile to the Sun. And while on the beach the lack of common sense and exaggeration are the main reasons people get burned, I think...