Can sun exposure help with calcium supplementation?
Disease description:
Calcium deficiency — my doctor suggested I get more sun exposure. Can getting more sun help with calcium supplementation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhu Xuping
Yes. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the human body. It forms the foundation of our bones and teeth and is also an essential nutrient for muscle contraction and nerve conduction. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can help the body absorb calcium, thereby improving calcium metabolism and increasing calcium absorption rate, which enhances calcium intake and achieves the effect of calcium supplementation. Research shows that sun exposure effectively increases serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. This vitamin aids calcium absorption, thus improving calcium metabolism and increasing calcium intake, ultimately achieving the purpose of calcium supplementation.
