Antony R Young PhD will give a talk entitled Sunscreens, melanin and vitamin D
Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun is the main source of vitamin D. It’s often stated that sunscreens prevent the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin, but research has shown that sunscreen use still allows good vitamin D production. People with heavily pigmented skins tend to have poor vitamin D status but melanin only has a small inhibitory effect on vitamin D production. Poor vitamin D status may be due to sun avoidance.
This event will be live at the Cellar Bar at Kennaway House, Coburg Road EX10 8NG. You will be expected to pay £2.50 entrance which includes a hot drink. (Or pay £2.50 for a hot drink and then come in free!) Please come prepared.
Everyone welcome.