DOES INDOOR TANNING EQUIPMENT AID IN THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS?
*as taken from the Wolff System Technology Corporation’s Frequently Asked Questions Booklet Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by frequent bending and/or breaking of the bones due to a lack of sufficient calcium. Adequate calcium intake is essential for the development of strong bones and teeth. It is widely recognized that the body in the intestine does not absorb calcium unless vitamin D3 is present. Vitamin D3 is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because it is produced in the skin upon exposure to UVB rays. Some studies show that indoor tanning lamps (which emit a certain amount of UVB) may initiate the production of vitamin D3 which in turn aids in calcium absorption.
