The sun is neither a vitamin E nor a vitamin D. The sun provides ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, which is essential for the body to produce vitamin D.
How the Sun Helps Produce Vitamin D
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UVB Radiation: When your skin is exposed to UVB radiation from the sun, a molecule called 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin absorbs this radiation.
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Conversion Process: This absorption initiates a conversion process where 7-dehydrocholesterol is converted to previtamin D3.
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Isomerization: Previtamin D3 then isomerizes into vitamin D3, which is a form of vitamin D.
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Vitamin D3: Vitamin D3 is then transported to the liver and kidneys for further processing into its active form.
In summary:
The sun itself isn't vitamin E or D. The sun allows your body to produce vitamin D.
