A study comparing the effects of increased sunlight exposure versus Vitamin D supplementation found that the former not only led to an an increase in Vitamin D concentrations, it also brought down cholesterol. (Thinkstock Image) A study comparing the effects of increased sunlight exposure versus Vitamin D supplementation found that the former not only led to an an increase in Vitamin D concentrations, it also brought down cholesterol. (Thinkstock Image)Despite being a country with abundant sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency is fairly common in India. The effect of increased casual sunlight exposure on Vitamin D concentrations and lipid profile has not been studied earlier, said Khadilkar. “So, we tried to assess the effect of increased sunlight exposure, in comparison with Vitamin D supplementation, on Vitamin D status and lipid profile in Indian men (aged 40-60 years) with Vitamin D deficiency.

Source: Indian Express April 14, 2018 03:27 UTC