Proper sun exposure helps your body produce vitamin D. It keeps bones strong, boosts immunity, lowers the risk of depression, improves insulin sensitivity, and helps regulate the sleep cycle. So sunlight is more than just light — it’s a kind of natural hormonal therapy, and it’s especially important for vegans.
For most people in India, 15–25 minutes of sun a day is appropriate. The time between 7:00 and 10:00 A.M. is generally considered better — it provides a good balance: vitamin D production with a lower risk of sunburn. UV‑B rays are strongest between 10:00 A.M. & 3:00 P.M., but sunburn risk also increases then, so balancing exposure is important.
Pay attention to dietary sources of vitamin D (for example, fortified plant milks, mushrooms that contain D₂, and D₃ where available). Along with sensible sun exposure, get a blood test every few months — especially during winter or periods of low sunlight — to check your 25(OH)D level, and take supplements if needed.
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