Dermatoendocrinol January 2013 PMID 24494042

Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health.

Matthias Wacker, Michael F Holick

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What people are saying

The overall tone supports the crucial role of sunlight in vitamin D synthesis, with examples like the mention of UVB blocking reducing vitamin D production and references to scientific reviews by Wacker and Holick. Words such as 'fantastic,' 'extensive review,' and detailed scientific references demonstrate a high level of engagement and interest, although the consensus remains moderate in terms of broad societal impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the importance of sunlight and vitamin D, referencing the article positively and emphasizing its health benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, discussing mechanisms, health implications, and sharing scientific references, indicating engagement.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts include references to scientific studies, questions, and commentary, showing deep discussion rather than superficial comments.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of vitamin D for health and the potential influence of sunlight exposure policies, but no direct change or policy influence is mentioned.

Abstract in brief

  • Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," is produced in the skin through exposure to UV B radiation, taking over 500 million years of evolution to develop.
  • Factors such as season, time of day, latitude, skin pigmentation, and pollution influence how much vitamin D the body synthesizes from sunlight, and this vitamin is processed in the liver and kidneys into an active form that helps regulate calcium, phosphate, and overall skeletal health.
  • Widespread vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like autoimmune disorders, cancers, cardiovascular issues, infections, schizophrenia, and diabetes; thus, strategies like food fortification, safe sun exposure, and supplements are recommended to improve global vitamin D levels.

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Sergio Ferrero
@calotonterias · X

43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce gran parte de la síntesis de vitamina D y otros fotoproductos https://t.co/m100DMsVLm Pero, insisto, si vas a estar mucho tiempo, usa alguna protección https://t.co/PNz11rI77I

Jul 25, 2020 · 67 likes · 6 shares · 17,414 followers View post →
Gabor Erdosi
@gerdosi · X

This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immune modulating effects. https://t.co/oOMVzAwvam

May 17, 2020 · 23 likes · 8 shares · 25,888 followers View post →
Alp
@AlpSirman · X

D vitamini konusunda Kaynaklar: Low serum vitamin D-status, air pollution and obesity: A dangerous liaison https://t.co/AZVgilcFsl Sunlight and Vitamin D A global perspective for health https://t.co/LhxWHKfz2E

Jul 18, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 54,012 followers View post →
C-19 & Vitamin D
@c19d3k2 · X

Nov 4, 2020 · 6 likes · 2,129 followers View post →
Ramil Yanbulatov
@rayman1104 · X

@AvdNestor @tatus2508 @NastyaPRO По сабжу, передознуться витамином Д очень сложно и приведёт это скорее к гиперкальциемии и гиперфосфатемии. Но для этого нужно употреблять более 50,000 IU/d в течение длительного времени. https://t.co/8aygtYCjRu https://t.co/Ujb0R2hWKn

Oct 17, 2021 · 3 likes · 43 followers View post →
Marcelasaeblima.
@MarcelaSaebL · X

@DrGiovanniD Matthias Wacker & Michael F. Holick (2013) Sunlight and Vitamin D, Dermato-Endocrinology, 5:1, 51-108, DOI: 10.4161/derm.24494. Sugieren suplementación oral de calcio, ya que paradójicamente la deficiencia de vitamina D favorece el desarrollo de cáncer. El artículo es free (4)

Apr 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 75,631 followers View post →

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Paul Kent
@pkent · X

Sunlight and Vitamin D - A global perspective for health. Interesting journal article. https://t.co/yypMWVGShd

Aug 15, 2025 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
عبدالله
@averti11 · X

@Tasi2005 أنا متفاجئ من الرقم ومتفاجئ أكثر من تاريخ الطب في التعامل مع فيتامين د والمذكور في نفس الورقة. مدري عن مدى قوتها لكن كتابها دكاترة من جامعة بوسطن والورقة تم الاستشهاد أو الاقتباس أكثر من 800 مره. https://t.co/OPe5MFDok3

Jul 27, 2025 · 8,705 followers View post →
Mitsu Health
@MitsuMaHealth · X

Think about this for a moment: Sunlight exposure increases testosterone through skin-based synthesis. What if your hormones long for the outdoors? Wang, Guoying, et al. “Sunlight and Vitamin D: A Global Perspective for Health.” Dermato-Endocrinology 6, no. 1 (2014): e988509.

Jun 2, 2025 · 498 followers View post →
Fermenta Biotech Limited
@fermentabiotech · X

Check D-facts! Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the only form of Vitamin D that is naturally synthesised by the human body when skin is exposed to sunlight. #CheckDfacts #VitaminD3 #D3 #FBL #Facts #Sunlight #Pharmaceutical #Nutraceuticals Ref: https://t.co/0gVLEbEP2o https://t.co/NwDCg2E9Dj

Apr 30, 2025 · 395 followers View post →
Ascension Autism
@AscensionA73774 · X

@RFK_JR_ https://t.co/hpwCaZKG8E Sunlight ☀️ and Vitamin D What a fantastic way to get healthy. Makes Sense. Excellent advice

Feb 2, 2025 · 48 followers View post →
Magnesium guy. Scott Henrie
@10mm_404 · X

"Sunlight and Vitamin D" https://t.co/sG9iNidgbB Original article: https://t.co/znoQNDoNvu https://t.co/E7P2rJHcLa

Oct 8, 2024 · 1,771 followers View post →
Charlotte°❀⋆
@charlottexou · X

https://t.co/CZofxsld3t

Jul 29, 2024 · 2 likes · 11,741 followers View post →
Espi
@EspinosaCrsiete · X

RT @calotonterias: 43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce…

Jun 27, 2024 · 6 shares · 4,476 followers View post →
Frank
@frandosca · X

@DrJackKruse Ref https://t.co/a76yMAh8q0

Apr 22, 2024 · 302 followers View post →
lg
@Aleekeleke · X

RT @calotonterias: 43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce…

Apr 20, 2024 · 6 shares · 2,681 followers View post →
Razón suficiente
@unvaxxedtinfoil · X

@mateoelpro2005 @OscarGo91909205 @Noeliavalenibi La luz sol es indispensable para tener una buena salud metabolica, la deficiencia está relacionada con enfermedades autoimunes, cáncer, cardiovasculares, infecciosas y esquizofrenia https://t.co/Gek0xjtcA5 https://t.co/TCmPgoSb1b

Mar 9, 2024 · 65 followers View post →
Kenn Leandre
@kennleandre · X

Copy paste bulat2 brooo LOL that's the problem about educators. They regurgitate, not explain. https://t.co/WzAQU9VePk. https://t.co/vCPAELSbZt

Jan 1, 2024 · 6,438 followers View post →
Miguel A.
@AsimovIsaac1919 · X

10/ Luz solar y vitamina D: una perspectiva global para la salud - PubMed https://t.co/fAbs2DMVhC

Nov 4, 2023 · 7,814 followers View post →
occasional ignoramus
@4bend · X

@fakehistoryhunt Ad found in this scientific review of history of Vitamin D over the years including some research data Matthias Wacker & Michael F. Holick, Sunlight and Vitamin D A global perspective for health, Dermatoendocrinol. 2013 Jan 1; 5(1): 51–108. https://t.co/KWkZa0pkuz

Sep 4, 2023 · 175 followers View post →
RICK URABE
@rick_urabe · X

@shaundeeb cont. [3] Dermato-endocrinology. 5 (1): 51–108. doi:10.4161/derm.24494. ISSN 1938-1972. PMC 3897598. PMID 24494042.

Aug 11, 2023 · 49 followers View post →
Atte Mallenius
@AMallenius · X

@Juhaboyka Tässä lähde: Matthias Wacker and Michael F. Holick: "Sunlight and Vitamin D – A global perspective for health", Dermato-Endocrinology 5:1, 51–108; January/February/March 2013: https://t.co/NZYcvc0J4C

Jul 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1,314 followers View post →
Marc_privat
@m_s_doc · X

@MIGO_Offiziell Hier ist eine gute Übersichtsarbeit um deine Frage zu beantworten https://t.co/6OY8Ps3L14

Mar 29, 2023 · 761 followers View post →
Rutger
@neorutje · X

@drdairy50 @DiscoStew66 Standing behind glass though will mainly age your skin without synthesizing Vitamin D. https://t.co/6CXD0jrOlC https://t.co/hXVdx4FRkp

Dec 10, 2022 · 90 followers View post →
Cherokee Rose
@CherokeeRose187 · X

@senpaikiti @RabbetWaffle During exposure to sunlight 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin absorbs UV B radiation and is converted to previtamin D3 which in turn isomerizes into vitamin D3. https://t.co/wlMYspf7fe

Nov 30, 2022 · 1,858 followers View post →
sunflwr
@sunflwr971 · X

Sunlight and Vitamin D https://t.co/MMi7cRta8c

Aug 27, 2022 · 463 followers View post →
NutriStyle
@nutristyletr · X

Otuz faktörlü güneş koruma (sun protection factor, SPF) kremlerin ciltte D vitamini üretimini %95-%98 oranında azalttığı bilinmektedir.* *Kaynak: Wacker M, Holick MF: Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health. Dermato-Endocrinology 2013;5:51–108

Aug 22, 2022 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
Age of Light Innovations
@ageoflight_ · X

https://t.co/EoEakebgNA Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health by @MGWacker of @NUSingapore and Michael Holick of @BUMedicine.

Jul 6, 2022 · 53 followers View post →
Dr Shelley James
@DrShelleyJames · X

https://t.co/dDzeH9nGzO Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health by @MGWacker of @NUSingapore and Michael Holick of @BUMedicine.

Jul 6, 2022 · 425 followers View post →
NutriStyle
@nutristyletr · X

Otuz faktörlü güneş koruma (sun protection factor, SPF) kremlerin ciltte D vitamini üretimini %95-%98 oranında azalttığı bilinmektedir.* *Kaynak: Wacker M, Holick MF: Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health. Dermato-Endocrinology 2013;5:51–108

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
Marcelasaeblima.
@MarcelaSaebL · X

@DrGiovanniD Matthias Wacker & Michael F. Holick (2013) Sunlight and Vitamin D, Dermato-Endocrinology, 5:1, 51-108, DOI: 10.4161/derm.24494. Sugieren suplementación oral de calcio, ya que paradójicamente la deficiencia de vitamina D favorece el desarrollo de cáncer. El artículo es free (4)

Apr 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 75,631 followers View post →
I wanna bee somebody
@thisbe777 · X

@Shatter242 @stopdeboosting @BadVaccineTakes Yes you do. Many people are deficient because they live in areas that have fewer sunny days. But your body does convert UVB rays into vitamin D https://t.co/KCToRjr1uS

Nov 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 45 followers View post →
Ramil Yanbulatov
@rayman1104 · X

@AvdNestor @tatus2508 @NastyaPRO По сабжу, передознуться витамином Д очень сложно и приведёт это скорее к гиперкальциемии и гиперфосфатемии. Но для этого нужно употреблять более 50,000 IU/d в течение длительного времени. https://t.co/8aygtYCjRu https://t.co/Ujb0R2hWKn

Oct 17, 2021 · 3 likes · 43 followers View post →
Ecofeminismo o barbarie
@JuanitaCalamid2 · X

RT @calotonterias: 43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce…

Jan 27, 2021 · 6 shares · 776 followers View post →
Jaime Raúl Molina
@jaimeraulmolina · X

@uncivengin Here: https://t.co/H49VFizDSj

Nov 12, 2020 · 1 like · 9,634 followers View post →
Jaime Raúl Molina
@jaimeraulmolina · X

@JeanCarrPaul El diagrama lo saqué de este paper: https://t.co/H49VFizDSj Pero en realidad es original de este de acá: https://t.co/jtS595jgmn Es una correlación inversa con incidencia de radiación UVB.

Nov 11, 2020 · 9,634 followers View post →
Constanza G. ☀️⚡️
@constanzag77 · X

RT @calotonterias: 43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce…

Nov 8, 2020 · 6 shares · 3,729 followers View post →
C-19 & Vitamin D
@c19d3k2 · X

Nov 4, 2020 · 6 likes · 2,129 followers View post →
NutriStyle
@nutristyletr · X

*Kaynak: Wacker M, Holick MF: Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health. Dermato-Endocrinology 2013;5:51–108 #nutristyle #terrailac #dailyd3 #dvitamini #dvit #vitamin #vitamind #güneş #güneşkremi #gıdatakviyesi https://t.co/lvpqhqGSgO

Oct 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 12 followers View post →
Mart87
@martijn871 · X

@gshotwell also interesting in light of covid: https://t.co/TizZ12ZAuj #CoVitD

Oct 2, 2020 · 186 followers View post →
Fibroid Network UK
@fibroidsupport · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

Sep 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 3,448 followers View post →
Mariana
@Chamurita · X

RT @calotonterias: 43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce…

Jul 25, 2020 · 6 shares · 853 followers View post →
Sergio Ferrero
@calotonterias · X

43/ Aunque no sé si lo he dicho explícitamente, la crema solar, efectivamente, al bloquear gran parte de los UVB, reduce gran parte de la síntesis de vitamina D y otros fotoproductos https://t.co/m100DMsVLm Pero, insisto, si vas a estar mucho tiempo, usa alguna protección https://t.co/PNz11rI77I

Jul 25, 2020 · 67 likes · 6 shares · 17,414 followers View post →
Steve Cooksey
@diabeteswarrior · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

May 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 7,741 followers View post →
Eduardo Rico
@EduardoRicoER · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

May 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 103 followers View post →
Daily Planet
@Bsox327 · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

May 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 565 followers View post →
Anoif
@AnoifBrighton · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

May 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 103 followers View post →
dggerbnk
@dggerbnk · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

May 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 367 followers View post →
René Alfonso
@ReneAlfon_zoo · X

RT @gerdosi: This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immu…

May 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 414 followers View post →
Gabor Erdosi
@gerdosi · X

This is an extensive review of vitamin D physiology. Beyond some historical insights, it even includes info on the innate immune modulating effects. https://t.co/oOMVzAwvam

May 17, 2020 · 23 likes · 8 shares · 25,888 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

RT @AlpSirman: D vitamini konusunda Kaynaklar: Low serum vitamin D-status, air pollution and obesity: A dangerous liaison https://t.co/AZVg…

Oct 28, 2019 · 3 shares · 910 followers View post →
M Cagin IPEKOGLU
@cipeko · X

RT @AlpSirman: D vitamini konusunda Kaynaklar: Low serum vitamin D-status, air pollution and obesity: A dangerous liaison https://t.co/AZVg…

Jul 18, 2019 · 3 shares · 578 followers View post →
Alp
@AlpSirman · X

D vitamini konusunda Kaynaklar: Low serum vitamin D-status, air pollution and obesity: A dangerous liaison https://t.co/AZVgilcFsl Sunlight and Vitamin D A global perspective for health https://t.co/LhxWHKfz2E

Jul 18, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 54,012 followers View post →