Power Up Your Health: The Solar-Powered Nutrient

Imagine being able to power up your health just by stepping outside. A leading medical expert explains that’s essentially what happens when you get sun exposure, as it allows your body to create a “solar-powered” nutrient crucial for your well-being: Vitamin D.
This nutrient is more accurately a hormone, and it acts as a power source for over 200 genetic processes in your body. From charging up your immune cells to fueling the pathways that regulate your mood, its energy is essential for optimal function.
The problem is that many of us are living with a low battery. Our indoor lifestyles prevent us from getting the solar charge we need, leading to a deficiency that can leave us feeling drained, down, and susceptible to illness.
Trying to recharge with food is like using a tiny, inefficient charger. The expert notes that dietary sources provide very little energy compared to the powerful surge your body gets from just a few minutes of direct sunlight.
To fully power up, the doctor recommends a daily solar-charging session: 10 to 30 minutes of midday sun on your arms and legs. This is the most efficient way to ensure your body has the energy it needs to run all its vital systems at full capacity.