Staying safe myths: BUSTED
Q Isn’t going outside without sun cream essential for vitamin D?
“UVB in sunlight is required for vitamin D production and this is greatest around noon and during the summer. For most people, everyday casual exposure to sunlight in the summer should be enough to produce adequate vitamin D,” says Dr Mahto. “But, remember, the time to make vitamin D is short, and less than the amount of time needed for skin to burn.” How long you need to make vitamin D depends on
