In a new research, scientists of Edinburg University discovered previously unknown health benefits from sunlight that lowers blood pressure and tackles heart attack and stroke risk.
…and it has nothing to do with vitamin D!
This unexpected discovery suggests that the benefits of sunlight far outweigh the risks of skin cancer.
It has been known for a long time that the main benefit of sunlight exposure to human health is production of vitamin D. It is essential to heart health, immune system support, bone health, proper balance of serotonin levels in blood, prevention of type 2 diabetes, arthritis and the list is endless.
But there is a new benefit that maybe even more powerful!
In the landmark study, UK researchers found that when our skin is exposed to sunlight it produces a compound called nitric oxide. This compound helps drastically lower blood pressure when released into blood vessels.
The study was performed by inviting 24 volunteers to be exposed under sunlamps for two 20-minute sessions while monitoring their blood pressure.
In the first session they sat under sunlamps for 20 minutes and were exposed to both ultra-violet (UV) rays and heat from the lamps.
In the second 20 minute session volunteers were exposed only to the heat from the lamps without ultra-violet (UV) ray exposure.
The blood pressure was significantly lower after the session exposed to both ultra-violet (UV) rays and the heat from the sunlamps.
Even 50 minutes after the study, the blood pressure remained reduced.
There was, on the other hand, no change in blood pressure after the session of the group that was exposed only to the heat of the lamps.
Researchers express an opinion that health advice on sun exposure should be carefully considered as it is obviously more beneficial than damaging to human health.
Scientists also add disturbing facts to the research that for every death of skin cancer about 60 to 100 people die of stroke and heart disease associated with high blood pressure.
This of course, applies more to inhabitants of the Northern Hemisphere.
There is a significant influence of geographical latitude on heart health observed as rates of cardiovascular disease are notably higher in the Northern Hemisphere compared to the Southern Hemisphere, where the sunshine is more abundant all year round.
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But if you are doing this to control BP and are already on meds, be aware that a common BP med, hydrochlorothiazide, can cause sun sensitivity and increased risk for skin cancer.
I think I should point out that sunshine levels are the same at similar north and south latitudes in the appropriate season.
Rather land masses and population in the southern hemisphere tend to be lower and warmer latitudes!
Whereas in the north large populations live at higher latitudes.
Finland in particular in the past had a very high rate of early cardiovascular disease, supposed to be caused by long sedentary winters and high smoking rates, although this has been improved recently.
As someone with both high BP and a family history of skin cancer, this is quite a conundrum!
Need more sun.
Thank you Christian – Our family would go to the Jersey Shore every summer and I remember our Dad would always tell us not to wash off the Ocean Salt Water when we went home because the Salt Water and the combination of the Sun Exposure would build our immune systems for our Long Cold Winters back East!
I guess it explains that some of my best childhood memories are the long hot summers at the Jersey Shore!! (I remember we were not to take a shower after the Beach because the Salt Water on our skin was healthy – I still can remember the Salt Water fragrance on my body while I was going asleep!
Sunny destination here we come 😀
I’ve been googling for nitric oxide and cannot find a pure product with no other ingredients, to use for my HBP not for body building.
Which stores in Canada sell it? anyone know? without L-arginine which is not proven to have any positive effect anyway and can be dangerous.
Sun makes you feel relaxed and happy which lowers blood pressure
Roland
Where did you hear that LArginine is dangerous. I have read many reports on this which suggest it relaxes arterial wall muscle. I know you should cycle with Citrolinne because the body gets used to it bu hats all.
we dont get that much sunshine here in seattle.. how about vitamin d suplement??
I will tell my wife.
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Resolve the problem by taking 1 4mg capsule of Astaxanthin 3 times per day with fish oil or olive oil capsules.(or a meal containing fat or oil)
After 6 weeks you can stay in the sun for hours with no sunburn or negative relation apart from browning. This has been clinically proven.
Never heard about this aspect of sun exposure. Very interesting news.
As a species we grew up originally outdoors. I believe white skin is only a few thousand years old and clearly an adjustment to living in high latitudes with reduced sunlight.
My work at outdoor and I feel my blood pressure reducing before I read this study.Thank You.
very interesting but the time is to be mentioned.
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I want to thank all of you, for the precious information you provide with your Comments! If you know any other information, i will appreciate it, God Bless all of you! I live in Spanaway, Washington State. I like so much sunshine because i am from Greece ,there is so much sunshine every day, i miss that! Also tahini (sesame seed butter) lowers HBPressure,witch also the sesame seed oil is lowering the b. pressure too. Thank you again! Georgia Kovack!
I am 61. Work the yard and am in the Sun often. Never wear any sunscreen. Just a hat and sunglasses. My skin still looks like it did when I was in my 20's. Go figure.