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Vitamin D Synthesis

/ˈvɪtəmɪn diː ˈsɪnθəsɪs/noun
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Vitamin D synthesis is the natural biological process by which the human body produces vitamin D, mainly from exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays in sunlight, converting a precursor molecule in the skin into active vitamin D. This process is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being, but modern lifestyles with indoor work and sunscreen use have highlighted its vulnerability to environmental and geographical factors.

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