From: Dark Skin and the Sun: The Vitamin D Puzzle
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How much time do you actually spend under the open sky?

Many of us think we get plenty of sun, but stepping from your house to your car doesn't count. If you have dark skin and live far from the equator, your body might be running on empty when it comes to Vitamin D, especially in the chilly months.

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If you have dark skin and live in a northern area, try taking a standard daily Vitamin D supplement (about 10 micrograms or 400 IU) during the autumn and winter months.

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People with dark skin can need up to six times more sun exposure than people with pale skin to ma...
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A large majority of dark-skinned people living in northern climates have low Vitamin D levels.
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Melanin acts as a natural barrier to the UV rays needed for Vitamin D production.
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