Research Articles
We understand that you may have developed an interest in tanning. That’s why we’ve collected all related and vital research on the subject for you to read and download. Moreover, due to the vast amount of research on UV and Vitamin D, we’ve put them into several categories.
- Vitamin D
- Indoor UV Exposure and Vitamin D
- UV Exposure and Health Effects
- UV Exposure and Melanoma
- Reports
- Influenza (Cold and Flu)
Sunlight and Vitamin D can improve bone health and prevent autoimmune and heart disease
Sensible sun exposure and increased dietary and supplemental Vitamin D intakes are reasonable approaches to guarantee Vitamin D sufficiency.
Holick – Sunlight and vitamin D for bone health and prevention of autoimmune diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular disease
Low Vitamin D levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality
Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels are independently associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
Dobnig, H. et al. – Independent Association of Low Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels With All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality
Vitamin D can help with weight loss
During the weight-reducing programme, a calcium+D supplementation was necessary in female overweight/obese very low-calcium consumers to reach significant fat mass loss.
Major, G.C. et al. – Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and fat mass loss in female very low-calcium consumers: potential link with a calcium-specific appetite control
Safe Vitamin D Levels: Guidelines and Conversion Factor
Most adults and teens can safely consume up to 100 micrograms of vitamin D daily, with a conversion factor for labeling. Children aged 1-10 should limit intake to 50 micrograms daily.
Turck, D. et al. – Tolerable Upper Intake for Vitamin D: Calcidiol Monohydrate Conversion Factor and Safety Limits
Vitamin D for mediating effects of cardio-vascular and metabolic disorders.
UV radiation has beneficial effects on skin and health, one of which is vitamin D. This review highlights UV’s potential to protect against metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes through mechanisms involving nitric oxide and vitamin D.
Quan, Q. et al. – Impact of ultraviolet radiation on cardiovascular and metabolic disorders: The role of nitric oxide and vitamin D
Artificial UVB is more efficient than natural sunlight
Artificial UVB is several times more efficient in increasing vitamin D levels than solar UVR at a UV-exposed area.
Datta, P. et al. – Increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin-D3 in humans after solar exposure under natural conditions compared to artificial UVB exposure of hands and face
Tanning Devices vs. Pills to boost vitamin d levels
The study shows that sunbeds to be effective in increasing vitamin D levels, more so than oral vitamin D supplements.
Gruijl, F.R. et al. – The effects of a mid-winter 8-week course of sub-sunburn sunbed exposures on tanning, vitamin D status and colds
Tanning beds great source to increase vitamin d during winter
Tanning beds are capable of raising vitamin D levels from typical winter values to typical summer values. To maintain a summer level through the winter, when no vitamin D is produced by the sun in northern countries, one should consider increasing the recommended intake of vitamin D intake significantly, or encouraging the population to get moderate, tanning be exposures.
Moan, J. et al. – Sunbeds as Vitamin D Sources
UVA light lowers blood pressure
Moderate UVA irradiation o alters cardiovascular parameters, which in turn lead to a significant drop in blood pressure.
Opländer, C. et al. – Whole Body UVA Irradiation Lowers Systemic Blood Pressure by Release of Nitric Oxide From Intracutaneous Photolabile Nitric Oxide Derivates
Tanning Increases Vitamin D Levels And Higher Bone Mineral Density
There’s a relationship between UVB, the primary source of circulating Vitamin D in humans, and type 1 diabetes. Regions with high UVB irradiance show a lower rate of diabetes type 1. Adding new support that vitamin D reduces the risk of the disease.
Mohr, S.B. et al. – The association between ultraviolet B irradiance, vitamin D status and incidence rates of type 1 diabetes in 51 regions worldwide
Vitamin D produced by UVB has more benefits than oral supplements
Vitamin D production by ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure may be preferable to oral supplementation: it cannot cause toxic levels, it helps to prevent polypharmacy and, moreover, there are indications that UVB exposure has beneficial effects on health and well being by mechanisms other than the vitamin D pathway alone.
Chel, V.G.M. et al. – Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in Dutch psychogeriatric nursing home residents by weekly half-body UVB exposure after showering: a pilot study
Exposure to UVB rays every second week can increase vitamin D significantly
Exposure to vitamin D every week increased significantly. Whereas UVB exposure every second week, maintained vitamin D levels the same. That is sufficient for maintaining summer vitamin D levels during the winter.
Boght, M.K.B. et al. – A small suberythemal ultraviolet B dose every second week is sufficient to maintain summer vitamin D levels: a randomized controlled trial
UVB light decreases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with both genetic and environmental factors. An increase in UVB light exposure could lessen the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Arkema, E.V. et al. – Exposure to ultraviolet-B and risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis among women in the Nurses’ Health Study
Vitamin D3 supplementation during the winter may reduce the incidence of influenza A
This study suggests that vitamin D3 supplementation during the winter season may reduce the incidence of influenza A. This effect was prominent in specific subgroups of schoolchildren. Moreover, asthma attacks were also prevented by vitamin D3 supplementation.
Urashima, M. et al. – Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren.
Sunbeds can boost Vitamin D levels
Participants exposed to sunbeds irradiating adequate UVB showed continuous increases of 25(OH)D to physiological levels even after producing a tan in a controlled manner.
Kimball, S.M et al. – Sunbeds with UVB radiation can produce physiological levels of serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in healthy volunteers
Tanning increases bone mineral density
The regular use of a tanning bed that emits vitamin D–producing ultraviolet radiation is associated with higher Vitamin D level concentrations and thus may have a benefit for the Skeleton.
Tangpricha, V. et al. – Tanning is associated with optimal vitamin D status (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration) and higher bone mineral density
Sun exposure lowers the risk of venous thromboembolism
People with more active sun exposure habits were at a significantly lower risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Lindqvist, P.G. et al. – Does an active sun exposure habit lower the risk of venous thrombotic events? A D-lightful hypothesis
Vitamin D deficiency may cause SAD
Vitamin D deficiency may affect mental health through several different mechanisms: A deficiency may cause temporary discomfort, depression and fatigue (which are normalised when the deficiency is restored) in otherwise healthy individuals, a mechanism that may be relevant in seasonal affective disorders (winter and spring depressions).
Humble, M.B. et al. – Vitamin D, light and mental health
No link between UV exposure and cancer
There’s no evidence to suggest an association between any cumulative measure of UV exposure at ages 10 to 39 years and overall cancer risk. On the contrary, a reduced overall cancer risk and breast cancer risk was observed among women who spent one week or more per year on sunbathing vacations.
Yang, L. et al. – Prospective Study of UV Exposure and Cancer Incidence Among Swedish Women
A Preliminary Investigation of the Predictors of Tanning Dependence
This study investigates possible predictors of tanning dependence including demographic variables, exposure and protective behaviors, and other health-related behaviors.
Heckman, C.J et al. – A Preliminary Investigation of the Predictors of Tanning Dependence
While excess UV radiation, particularly sunburn, is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer, a growing number of health benefits are being identified.
While UV radiation is a skin carcinogen, this should not obscure the growing evidence that sunlight has significant health benefits, including impacts on cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Weller, R.B. et al – Risks and Benefits of UV Radiation
UV exposure is not a significant risk factor for those with melanoma
A survey on the association between sunbed use and cutaneous melanoma in an adult population aged revealed that sunbed and sun exposure were not found to be significant risk factors for melanoma in their case-control study.
Bataille, V. et al. – A multicentre epidemiological study on sunbed use and cutaneous melanoma in Europe
Tanned skin reduces the risk of developing melanoma
Researchers found that the protein p53, which plays a role in causing the skin to tan after sun exposure, also reduces the risk of melanoma. The ability to tan seems to be a protective factor against skin cancer.
Cui, R. et al. – Central Role of p53 in the Suntan Response and Pathologic Hyperpigmentation
Tanning protects the skin by increasing vitamin D levels
A tan protects against UV‐induced DNA damage in 3 ways. Increased, pigmentation, skin thickening and increased concentrations of vitamin D. This process increases p53, which facilitates DNA repair.
Mason, R.S. et al. – Photoprotection by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D and analogs: Further studies on mechanisms and implications for UV-damage
BRAF in melanoma isn’t a result of UV exposure
BRAF mutations are in over 50% of all melanomas and are not a result of UV exposure. New drugs have been developed to help treat BRAF melanoma.
Kudchadkar, R. et al. – Targeting Mutant BRAF in Melanoma: Current Status and Future Development of Combination Therapy Strategies
Melanoma risk is directly associated with low levels of vitamin D
According to a recent study, There’s a direct link between an inadequate amount of Vitamin D and Melanoma.
Cattaruzza, M.S. et al. – 25-Hydroxyvitamin D serum levels and melanoma risk: a case–control study and evidence synthesis of clinical epidemiological studies
Primary prevention policies regulating modifiable behaviors to reduce the additional risk of skin cancer among younger adults
The aim of this study was to examine the association between indoor tanning use and the risk of overall and early-onset (age < 50) melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC).
Kim, An S. ert al. – Indoor Tanning and the Risk of Overall and Early-Onset Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
There is no persuasive evidence that use of commercial tanning salons is associated with increased risk of <elanoma
There has been considerable debate concerning melanoma risk associated with the use of commercial tanning salons. In this review we examine the current state of the scientific evidence on this subject as well as whether use of tanning salons confers any health benefit.
Hoel D.G. – Tanning Salons and Melanoma Risk
Critique on the International community’s bias results towards tanning devices
This report gives critical insight into the bias studies towards tanning devices. With them many times underestimating the health benefits of UV machines.
Grant, W.B. et al. – Critique of the International Agency for Research on Cancer meta-analyses of the association of sunbed use with risk of cutaneous malignant melanoma
Critical Appraisal of the Recent Reports on Sunbeds from the European Commission’s Scientific Committee
Researchers in the medical field expose the incomplete, unbalanced and non-critical evaluation when it comes to literature about UV exposure.
Reichrath, J. et al. – A Critical Appraisal of the Recent Reports on Sunbeds from the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks and from the World Health Organization
Vitamin D, sun, sunbeds and health
UV from sun and sunbeds is the main vitamin D source. Young people with white or pigmented skin in northern Europe have a low vitamin D status. A number of health benefits from sufficient levels of vitamin D have been identified.
Moan, J. et al. – Vitamin D, sun, sunbeds and health
Sunlight and Protection Against Influenza
Recent medical literature suggests that vitamin D supplementation protects against acute respiratory tract infection. Humans exposed to sunlight produce vitamin D directly. This paper investigates how differences in sunlight, as measured over several years within states and during the same calendar month, affect influenza incidence. We find that sunlight strongly protects against influenza.
Slusky, D.J.G. – Sunlight and Protection Against Influenza
Want to Protect Yourself From Getting the Flu? Get Some Sunshine
By now, you probably know the tried-and-true flu prevention strategies: get vaccinated, wash your hands often and try to steer clear of folks who are sick. But new research says there may be another way to stay healthy, and it begins before flu season is even in full swing.
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Want to Protect Yourself From Getting the Flu? Get Some Sunshine
By now, you probably know the tried-and-true flu prevention strategies: get vaccinated, wash your hands often and try to steer clear of folks who are sick. But new research says there may be another way to stay healthy, and it begins before flu season is even in full swing.
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Vitamin D supplementation could possibly improve clinical outcomes of patients infected with Coronavirus-2019 (Covid-2019)
This research explores the clinical outcomes of patients infected with COVID-2019 based on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels, the barometer for Vitamin D status. It concludes that Vitamin D supplementation could possibly improve clinical outcomes of patients infected with COVID-2019.
Alipio, M. et al. – Vitamin D supplementation could possibly improve clinical outcomes of patients infected with Coronavirus-2019
Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could
Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
This article reviews the roles of vitamin D in reducing the risk of respiratory tract infections, knowledge about the epidemiology of influenza and COVID-19, and how vitamin D supplementation might be a useful measure to reduce risk.
Grant, W. et al. – Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
Daily, seasonal, and latitudinal variations in solar ultraviolet
A and B radiation in relation to vitamin D production and risk for skin cancer
The study suggests that to obtain a given dose of vitamin D with minimal carcinogenic
risk is through a non-burning exposure in the middle of the day, rather than in the
afternoon or morning
Grigalavicius, M. et al. – Daily, seasonal, and latitudinal variations in solar ultraviolet A and B radiation in relation to vitamin D production and risk
for skin cancer
Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease
This short original report aims to provide a balanced scientific view on vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease. It provides a succinct summary of the current scientific evidence of associations between vitamin D, influenza, upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and immune health. Importantly, the paper concludes with lifestyle strategies for avoiding vitamin D deficiency and ensuring a healthy balanced diet at any time, including during the current pandemic.
Lanham-New, S. et al. – Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease
The Possible Role of Vitamin D in Suppressing Cytokine Storm and Associated Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
The studies that there’s a link between Vit D status and high CRP in healthy subjects (CRP ³ 0.2 mg/dL) with an adjustment for age and income to explore the possible role of Vit D in reducing complications attributed to unregulated inflammation and cytokine production.
Daneshkhah, A. et al. – The Possible Role of Vitamin D in Suppressing Cytokine Storm and Associated Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
The role of vitamin D in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mortality
This recent study argues a hypothesis about the role of vitamin D in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mortality
Ilie, P. et al. – The role of vitamin D in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mortality
Evidence Supports a Causal Model for Vitamin D in COVID-19 Outcomes
The study analyses global data for COVID-19 deaths and recoveries and show that outbreak severity displays a striking latitude relationship with a northern hemisphere bias
Davies, G. et al. – Evidence Supports a Causal Model for Vitamin D in COVID-19 Outcomes
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
There is an inverse non-linear association between 25(OH)D concentration and acute respiratory tract infection
Pham, H. et al. – Acute Respiratory Tract Infection and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Influence of Simulated Sunlight on the Inactivation of Influenza Virus in Aerosols
Short-range aerosol transmission of the virus may be possible in full intensity sunlight, but the virus would be unlikely to survive in an infectious state over long distances. These results are consistent with epidemiological findings that sunlight levels are inversely correlated with influenza transmission, and they can be used to better understand the potential for the virus to spread under varied environmental conditions.
Schuit, M. et al. – The Influence of Simulated Sunlight on the Inactivation of Influenza Virus in Aerosols
Sunlight exposure increased Covid-19 recovery rates: A study in the central pandemic area of Indonesia
Sunlight correlated significantly to Covid-19 patients recovery in Jakarta, Indonesiap>
Asyary, A. et al. – Sunlight exposure increased Covid-19 recovery rates: A study in the central pandemic area of Indonesia
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