Pale People at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency

People with pale skin tend to be more prone to sunburns — and skin cancer. So, they often take steps to avoid the sun and slather on sunscreen when they are exposed to the sun’s rays. As a result, they may make less vitamin D and may benefit from vitamin D supplements, according to a new study in Cancer Causes and Control.

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Pale People at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency

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