gm, most of the health advice on the internet is harmful

e.g., "don't use sunscreen" or "avoid fluoride in toothpaste"

first leads to skin cancer, second leads to more cavities

whenever someone is trying to give you health advice, ask for peer reviewed research

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The sunscreen one deserve more nuance though. Sun is very good for you, there is a balance between sun exposure and protection 

ffs there is no nuance

no sunblock is 100% effective

whatever good parts there are, they get through the sunscreen without the risk of cancer

ffs it's literally *one google query* away, *educate* yourselves, stop believing bs from the internet

> There is little evidence that sunscreen decreases 25(OH)D concentration when used in real-life settings, suggesting that concerns about vitamin D should not negate skin cancer prevention advice.

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Huh no the wavelengths that are used to produce vitamin D are the same ones blocked by sunscreen. 

If you are scared of the sun and cover your skin all the time you do miss out on healthy UV rays that have all sorts of health benefits

There is always nuance. A truer truth is hard to find.

In the case if sun: vitamin d production saturates in about 10 minutes at solar noon in summer IIRC.

"Whatever the good parts are" is not a fair way to characterize a very well studied adaptation humans have to sun.

Yes, I use sunscreen.