Does the UVB action spectrum provide benefits beyond vitamin D?

Exposure to the UVB action spectrum supports broader biological processes associated with the clinical benefits from sunshine, including the production of hormones, metabolites, and a favorable gut microbiome.  Evidence suggests this light spectrum supports increased production of serotonin and dopamine, which improves mood and provides neuroprotection, as compared to vitamin D supplements, which have no known impact on mood or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Learn More