Using sunscreen daily could affect vitamin D levels

A study published in the *British Journal of Dermatology* found that using SPF50+ sunscreen every day, on all days when the ultraviolet (UV) index is forecast to reach three or more, can increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency.

These findings do not suggest that people should abandon the use of SPF50+ sunscreen. Instead, they highlight that individuals who apply high SPF sunscreen daily might need to consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain adequate levels.

Previous studies indicated that using low SPF sunscreen daily did not lead to vitamin D deficiency. However, until now, no research had assessed the effects of routinely using high SPF sunscreens in everyday life.

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