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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: thedoc on 24/01/2012 16:32:45

Title: Can you produce Vitamin D from sunlight through a window?
Post by: thedoc on 24/01/2012 16:32:45
Can you actually get vitamin D from the sun that streams through your window?
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Title: Can you produce Vitamin D from sunlight through a window?
Post by: thedoc on 24/01/2012 16:32:45
We answered this question on the show...



Not unless your window is open.  Window glass does block the UVB radiation.