The delicate balance between vitamin D and skin cancer
For the last 30 years, we have all had the message drummed into us regarding the dangers of sun exposure and the increased risk of skin cancer. But in recent years it has become clear that some of us are not getting enough of vital vitamin D – something that we all need for our health and yet can only come from the sun. How on earth do we balance this need for the sun with the dangers it can pose and is there a link between vitamin D and skin cancer?