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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: katieHaylor on 22/02/2021 14:35:48

Title: Could a special window maximise sunlight and vitamin D production?
Post by: katieHaylor on 22/02/2021 14:35:48

Dave says:

As we know, UVB rays from the sun are not able to penetrate glass. Is there any research on finding an alternative to glass that would allow UVB rays to reach a person's skin whilst indoors?

Vitamin D is best produced via sunlight and since lots of people do not have access to a garden, then an alternative window pane material might effect a general improvement in health worldwide, both in relation to Covid and lots of other health issues.

What do you think?

Title: Re: Could a special window maximise sunlight and vitamin D production?
Post by: Zer0 on 20/03/2021 11:44:54

Hi Dave!
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I am Not aware of any Alternatives to Glass or Plastic sheet coverings.
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But i Do know the Best time to soak up the Sun is at Midday during summers.
At Noon the Sun is at it's highest point & it's UVB rays are more Intense.
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Hence one would need to spend less time in the Sunlight to make sufficient Vitamin D.
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Perhaps one could also consider foods rich in Vitamin D as a supplementary diet.


P.S. - There is an Alarming side to this OP.
UVB Rays vs UVA Rays.
I found the below Link quite Illuminating & Informative.
I would Request All to have a quick look.
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https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sneaky-ways-youre-being-exposed-to-the-suns-uv-rays/

Title: Re: Could a special window maximise sunlight and vitamin D production?
Post by: wolfekeeper on 21/03/2021 18:06:52

Quartz does let UV-B through, but it's very expensive and not very transparent to normal light:

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You'd be a lot better off just taking vitamin D pills! They don't cause cancer.