Skin Pigmentation
Cross-source consensus on Skin Pigmentation from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- Higher melanin concentration reduces the efficiency of UVB absorption for vitamin D synthesis. — The Vitamin D Dilemma: Why Sun Exposure Is Often Not Enough
- Skin pigmentation is described as the primary mechanism behind racial and ethnic disparities in vitamin D deficiency. — The Vitamin D Dilemma: Why Sun Exposure Is Often Not Enough
- People with more melanin may need higher vitamin D supplementation doses, especially in fall and winter. — The Vitamin D Dilemma: Why Sun Exposure Is Often Not Enough
- Higher melanin concentrations in northern winter climates can correspond to vitamin D doses up to 10,000 IU per day. — The Vitamin D Dilemma: Why Sun Exposure Is Often Not Enough