Exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation limits diet-induced weight gain, increases liver triglycerides and prevents the early signs of cardiovascular disease in mice

Sunlight exposure is associated with a number of health benefits including protecting us from autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Animal studies have confirmed that ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation, independently of vitamin D, can limit diet-induced obesity, metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. The aim of this study is investigate whether exposure to the UV radiation contained in sunlight impacts on these disease parameters.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - February 28, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Angela L. Ferguson, Lai Fong Kok, Jason K. Luong, Maros Van Den Bergh, Kim S. Bell-Anderson, Daniel J. Fazakerley, Scott N. Byrne Source Type: research