A reader asks:
Should use of a proper light box raise my vitamin D level to a significantly higher level?
No, light boxes used to treat depression do not influence vitamin D levels. Vitamin D levels increase when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light through the skin. Light boxes for depression use non-UV, visible light and work through the eyes. UV is harmful to the eyes.
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