Tag: Indoors

Over one billion people worldwide are estimated to have a vitamin D deficiency, a number that is likely impacted by increased time spent indoors. This raises a critical question for many: can you get vitamin D from inside your house? The short answer is no, but the reasons why are important to understand for your health.

According to scientific consensus, standard window glass blocks nearly 100% of the ultraviolet B (UVB) rays required for vitamin D synthesis in the skin. This means that sitting near a sunny window will not lead to your body producing the 'sunshine vitamin'.