Gary Lipman

It's wonderful when the sun shines! My views are my own

[GrassrootsHealth @Grassroots4VitD]

While both Vitamin D from sunlight and supplements provide the same D3 molecule, the way the body processes and utilizes them differs. When your skin is exposed to UVB rays, cholesterol is converted into pre-vitamin D3, which has unique biological properties that could even help reduce the risk of skin cancer. This pre-vitamin D3 is also converted into active Vitamin D directly within your skin cells!

Key differences:
- Sunshine Vitamin D is available to the body 2-3 times longer than oral supplements.
- Sun exposure cannot lead to toxicity, unlike with supplements.
- Supplements are absorbed differently, as they don’t undergo the same processes as sun-made Vitamin D.

For more info, dive deeper here: https://t.co/d44nIru7Cb

#VitaminD #SunshineVsSupplements #HealthQuestions #GrassrootsHealth #Wellness #OptimalHealth #VitaminDSynthesis

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

Excellent start to a a very interesting conference

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. Enjoy the sun, just don’t burn! https://t.co/K3TjPlVt2L

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@RossRob64877420 Ross, I am so disappointed. Idiotic rants like yours reduce subtle arguments to soundbites, grossly oversimplifying a complex point and throwing in some abuse for good measure. I made a genuine offer to meet and discuss, you refused. I abhor rudeness so will not respond any more

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

Several studies conclude that regular, sensible, non-burning sun exposure and higher vitamin D levels are related to decreased incidence of melanoma and increased melanoma survival rates
https://t.co/sC3kODorEL

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@RossRob64877420 It is entirely inappropriate to discuss complex issues on social media. It is important to meet, engage opposing ideas in a spirit of humility and respect. For it is through airing our differences that we grow and learn. What are you afraid of?

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@RossRob64877420 Happy to meet and address your concerns as always keen to answer questions and resolve misunderstandings using the Socratic approach. I think you mean ‘cite’ and not ‘site’ though

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

Sunshine is nature’s way of helping us to sustain good health. Enjoy the sun responsibly and just don’t burn! https://t.co/gLiWVdVHhg

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

I believe that sunshine is nature’s way of helping us to sustain good health but sadly, we do not see much of it in the UK. It’s like homeopathic medicine, too much can be dangerous, but in correct dosages, can certainly improve overall health https://t.co/0DIvFwlY1R

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@MelanomaUK @easyJet @melanomauk I guess you forgot to mention that the WHO actually considers alcohol and the sun are carcinogens, as that does not support such a myopic narrative!

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@LayahHeilpern Sunshine is nature’s way of helping us to sustain good health. Humans evolved in a sunlit environment and our modern lifestyles are very much based indoors, so we are not getting our evolutionary exposure to sunlight. Go Layah! Enjoy the sunshine, just don’t burn. Simples 😎

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

Sunshine is nature’s way of helping us to sustain good health. Humans evolved in a sunlit environment and our modern lifestyles are very much based indoors, so we are not getting our evolutionary exposure to sunlight. Go Layah! Enjoy the sunshine, just don’t burn. Simples 😎

[Layah Heilpern @LayahHeilpern]

1 hour in the sun a day will 10x your life

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@carolinelkohl The Sunbed Association refutes this misleading and outdated data. This was sent to but ignored by The Guardian. I wonder why? Could it be that they did not want the facts to ruin their story? https://t.co/yKvrRETdY7

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

Sunshine is nature’s way of helping us to sustain good health https://t.co/8AkiO1L7Hf

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@estherk_k Godfather 2

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@LayahHeilpern I recommend Barton G https://t.co/Uuahls5bGt

[Jeffrey Boadi @jeffreyboadi_]

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the more serious issues of our time that is constantly overlooked.

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@sandrawm2 What an equivocation! It is clear that you cannot justify your comment relating to my original Tweet endorsing the Grassroots Health statement. Look at my timeline, I advocate the benefits of sunshine in general. You ignore that to frame the conversation to suit your ideology

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

How true. Anyone getting vexed by this must lead a life untroubled by cogent thought

[GrassrootsHealth @Grassroots4VitD]

While #VitaminD supplements can partially make up for inadequate #sun #exposure, no supplement can replace all the benefits provided by #sunshine. Getting regular sun exposure can be beneficial to your health, but take care not to burn! https://t.co/mFWJGXArhW

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@sandrawm2 Who mentioned sunbeds in this discussion? Not me. Now please provide any evidence that relates to the statement under discussion

[Gary Lipman @garylipman]

@sandrawm2 If you disagree, please elaborate, as I would welcome specificity. Hardly pompous, simply confident that the statement by Grassroots Health is entirely correct