Things Worth Noting
Vitamin D is vital for bone health, immune function, and calcium absorption, but many face deficiency due to limited sun exposure, relying on supplements. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) from plants and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) from sunlight or animal sources are metabolized into 25-hydroxyvitamin D, measured in blood tests. Studies show vitamin D2 supplements can lower vitamin […]
Sunscreen protects against UV rays and skin cancer, but some ingredients raise health concerns. Chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone, octinoxate, and homosalate may absorb into the bloodstream, potentially disrupting hormones or causing allergies. Retinyl palmitate might increase cancer risk, while parabens and phthalates are linked to toxicity. Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are […]