Does sunlight offer a hidden benefit for your cardiovascular system?
In short: Beyond Vitamin D, new research suggests that UV light might trigger a chemical release in the skin that helps regulate blood pressure and supports heart health.
Dermatologist Richard Weller and his team have discovered that UV light can release nitric oxide from large skin reserves. This chemical transmitter plays a vital role in benefiting the cardiovascular system and blood pressure.
This mechanism may provide insight into geographical health disparities, such as why populations in Scotland might face more health issues than those in Australia.
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