Sunlight, Immunity and Mood: Exploring the Connection

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other physical and mental illnesses. Today we discuss the importance of sunlight for mood and health.

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Sun Exposure (very low-level UV light)
Serotonin regulation
Circadian rhythm and cortisol regulation via suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
Increased release of glutamate
Exposing the skin to sunlight (UVB) increases vitamin D levels and modulates the makeup of the human intestinal microbiota
UVB radiation = 5% sunlight
UVB radiation most damaging to the skin
Vitamin D
Sources
very low-level UV light
600-1000IU D3/day. Benefits of Vitamin D
Immune system enhancement (Infectious (viral) diseases—seasonal flu)
Vitamin D receptors found in almost all immune cells
Prevents excessive expression of inflammatory cytokines and a increase in the 'oxidative burst' potential of macrophages
Dramatically stimulates the expression of potent anti-microbial peptides, which exist in natural killer T-cells, and in epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract where they play a major role in protecting the lung from infection
Prevention and mitigation of
Inflammation
Autoimmune issues including diabetes
High blood pressure
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Cognitive/memory issues
Mood disorders possibly by calcium regulation

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