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description: Solius delivers up to 12x more vitamin-D–stimulating UVB light per minute of exposure compared to sunlight, while avoiding the excess UV radiation that increases risk of skin damage.
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# How much vitamin D does Solius stimulate compared to the sun?

Solius delivers up to 12x more vitamin-D–stimulating UVB light per minute of exposure compared to afternoon sunlight at a midlatitude, while avoiding the excess UVA radiation that increases risk of skin damage. For a vitamin D effective dose of 60 mJ/cm2, Solius Pro takes an average treatment time of 5 minutes compared to the sun, which takes 60 minutes to deliver the same effective dose.

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Solius is an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) UVB light panel intended to stimulate production of vitamin D in people 22 years and older.

Solius is clinically proven to stimulate the production of vitamin D. References to the benefits of sunlight, UVB light, and vitamin D are based upon published, peer-reviewed research. The Solius device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, except for the indications for use described in the user manual for your applicable region. Solius does not provide specific medical advice to users. Users should seek advice from a qualified physician or healthcare provider. This website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. For detailed product information please consult the User Manual prior to use.

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