Virtues of a Tanning Bed
Hate the sun, but love the tanning bed? You may be doing yourself some good. A recent study demonstrated that tanning bed tanners had a higher concentration of vitamin D in their systems and significantly higher bone density than non-tanners.
A couple of dermatologists objected to the study, suggesting that "...oral vitamin supplements are a safer, much less expensive, and more convenient method for improving vitamin D status."
Ditch the Itch
A study led by researchers at the University of Calif. San Diego School of Medicine suggested that oral Vitamin D supplements may prevent skin infections resulting from eczema.
Study participants (14 with atopic dermatitis and 14 without) were all given 4000 IUs of oral Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) per day for 21 days. Skin lesions were biopsied before and after the 21-day period. The researchers found that oral vitamin D use by the patients appeared to correct the skin's defect in cathelicidin.
Tanning is associated with optimal vitamin D status (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration) and higher bone mineral density
Some Skin Infections May Be Prevented By Oral Vitamin D
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