A study published in the *British Journal of Dermatology* found that using SPF50+ sunscreen every day—on all days when the ultraviolet (UV) index is forecast to reach three or more—can increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency.
However, these findings do not suggest that people should stop using SPF50+ sunscreen. Instead, they highlight that individuals who apply high-SPF sunscreen daily might need to consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain adequate levels.
Previous research indicated that using low SPF sunscreen daily did not lead to vitamin D deficiency. Yet, until now, the effects of routinely using high SPF sunscreens in everyday life had not been thoroughly assessed.
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