Does Sunscreen Use Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?

Does Sunscreen Use Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
A new Australian trial aims to determine whether daily use of sunscreen contributes to vitamin D deficiency. Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock
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Australia is well known for its harsh sun and high rates of skin cancer, but there are questions over whether the regular use of sunscreen may interfere with vitamin D production and deficiency.

This is what new research from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute will attempt to get to the bottom of, particularly in the southern states of Victoria and Tasmania, where a significant portion of the population is vitamin D deficient due to having less days of sunshine.

Steve Milne
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Steve is an Australian reporter based in Sydney covering sport, the arts, and politics. He is an experienced English teacher, qualified nutritionist, sports enthusiast, and amateur musician. Contact him at [email protected].
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