09/11/2025
Sunglasses, Your Eyes and Vitamin D
Stop wearing sunglasses. You have 23 aromatic amino acids and the majority of them are at the back of your eye in your retina. You need the natural light to hit these in order to make chemicals in your body that cannot be made any other way. When you get cataracts, they remove your lens and put a synthetic one in and guess what happens down the line? You get a detached retina.
Sunlight through your eyes is also the fastest way to absorb Vit D which is essential for many functions in the body. So when you remove your sunglasses you are supporting;
Bone Health: Vitamin D helps the body maintain adequate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood, which supports bone mineralization, growth, and strength. Without enough of it, bones can become soft, thin, and brittle, leading to conditions like rickets in children and osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults.
Muscle Function: It supports proper muscle movement and function, which can help in avoiding falls, especially in older adults.
Immune System: Vitamin D is important for a healthy immune system, helping the body to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It also plays a role in modulating immune responses and reducing inflammation.
Nerve Function: It helps nerves carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
Ongoing research suggests vitamin D may also be linked to other aspects of health, including:
Reducing the risk of certain conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, cancer, Supporting brain health and mood regulation.
And lastly if you are spending longer periods of time in the sun, avoid chemical laden sunscreens that often have cancer causing chemicals