Abstract
Humans evolved in sunlight and had depended on sunlight for its life giving properties that was appreciated by our early ancestors. However, for more than 40 years the lay press and various medical and dermatology associations have denounced sun exposure because of its association with increased risk for skin cancer. The goal of this review is to put into perspective the many health benefits that have been associated with exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet A (UVA) ultraviolet B (UVB), visible and infrared radiation.
- Sunlight
- ultraviolet B radiation
- ultraviolet A radiation
- visible radiation
- vitamin D
- nitric oxide
- beta-endorphins
- clock genes
- POMC
- cancer
- autoimmune diseases
- Received January 21, 2016.
- Revision received February 17, 2016.
- Accepted February 18, 2016.
- Copyright© 2016 International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. John G. Delinassios), All rights reserved
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Biological Effects of Sunlight, Ultraviolet Radiation, Visible Light, Infrared Radiation and Vitamin D for Health
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- Historical Perspective and Health Consequences of Sunlight Deprivation
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- Influence of UVB, UVA and Visible Radiation on the Cutaneous POMC, Biologic Clock Genes and Melatonin Production
- Sunlight, UV Radiation and Heart Health
- Sunlight, Autoimmune and Infectious Diseases
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