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Written By: Priyanka Ganwani | Published : December 29, 2014 6:21 PM IST
Apart from being beneficial to your fitness routine, a morning brisk walk fills in for your share of sun exposure, especially if you are low on vitamin D. A good 15-20 minutes of walk during the morning hours is sufficient to build up on your vitamin D intake as prolonged sun exposure could result in sunburns and redness. You should be particular that you avoid using a sunscreen during the walk for complete sunlight and heat absorption. More of your skin should be exposed to the sun for better progress. However, the amount of time spent in the sun also infers on your skin complexion. Those with a light skin tone could spend lesser time out in the sun. This is so because factors like the skin pigment and aging process could block penetration of light. Higher altitudes or the 'sweater weather' may also hinder sunlight absorption.
Hence, a quick walk before you set out for work in the morning or even a mid-day walk during your lunch break could make a difference. If you tend to exceed the 20 minute limit in the sun, just wear on some sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15. You could also take your kids along to the park or the beach on the weekends. Such regular walks could restore your vitamin D, which is also beneficial to diabetics as it is needed to balance insulin secretion. Besides, vitamin D is most required to improve your immune system and keep infections at bay. Here are some health risks caused by vitamin D deficiency.
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