New dangers of prolonged sun discovered by Danish scientists. Taking into account the opinion of the researchers, they threaten not only skin cancer, but also heart attacks and strokes.

Experts from the University of Copenhagen have checked that staying too long in the sun critically dangerous to humans. Excess vitamin D, which is produced in the body when exposed to sunlight, can lead to strokes and heart attacks. These findings were obtained after exclusion of other causes of risk in the analysis of being victims of cardiovascular disease.

Note that most vitamin D is produced in the body when exposed to sunlight, and the remaining amount comes from food or supplements. The population of the earth is already well-known as harmful to the health deficit "sunshine vitamin", but for the first time in the history of science, scientists decided to study the relationship between vitamin D and mortality from cardiovascular disease, says Medik Forum.

Additionally, vitamin D helps to regulate the calcium and phosphorus in the body, which saves the health of bones and teeth. Specifically because its deficiency leads to bone deformities, causes rickets and other diseases. However, the increase in the number of this vitamin for a long period leads to excessive concentration of calcium that is deposited in the body and destroys the kidneys. In addition, unprotected tan" - a direct way to the development of skin cancer, prevent health care workers.
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