Vitamin d and sunscreen

Andrew Huberman has discussed the interplay between sunscreen use and vitamin D production. He emphasizes that the amount of skin exposed to the sun is crucial for vitamin D synthesis. While sunscreen on the face is common, it's essential to expose more skin areas safely to increase vitamin D levels. Sunscreen can block UV rays which are necessary for vitamin D production, suggesting a balance is needed between protecting the skin from harmful UV exposure and allowing enough sunlight for vitamin D synthesis 1.

For further details on the balance between sun exposure, vitamin D production, and using sunscreen, you can refer to the episode "Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Huberman Lab Podcast #70" on the Huberman Lab, where these topics are discussed Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity.