Tanning Beds: Any Vitamin D?

Get my FREE PDF guide on Vitamin D 👉 Can you get your vitamin D from tanning in a tanning bed? Find out. For more details on this topic, check out the full article on the website: ➡️ DATA: Timestamps 0:00 Tanning beds and vitamin D 0:10 How the body gets vitamin D from the sun 1:27 Can you get vitamin D from tanning beds? 2:02 The problem with UV-A 2:32 Vitamin D from the sun 3:18 Vitamin D from food Today we’re going to talk about tanning beds and vitamin D. The sun emits a wavelength that penetrates a certain level of your skin. In that layer of skin, the sun triggers cholesterol to create a chemical change into vitamin D. But, at this stage, it’s an inactive form of vitamin D3 (previtamin D3). The inactive form of vitamin D has to be activated through the liver and the kidneys. However, certain things can block this conversion and keep you from achieving your optimum vitamin D levels. The wavelength (UV) we’re talking about is actually made up of three different wavelengths. The wavelength that makes vitamin D is called UV-B. There is also UV-A, but this wavelength does not make vitamin D. UV-A is the wavelength used in tanning beds. The problem with UV-A is that it penetrates deeper, and it can actually create genetic damage in DNA. It may also increase the risk of melanomas. With the sun, you’re getting UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C, as well as other things. With a tanning bed, you’re only getting UV-A. What really matters is that you’re getting vitamin D because vitamin D can be protective against many things, including certain types of cancer. It’s also difficult to get the vitamin D you need from food. Getting vitamin D from the sun may be your best option. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow us on FACEBOOK: ABOUT DR. BERG: Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! Tanning beds come with a package, and it doesn’t include vitamin D.