Good day.
I would be interested in your opinion on the use of the sunlamp (a device that was prevalent in every household 30 years ago) concerning the production of Vitamin D in the skin during the winter months.
Thank you.
These devices emit UVA and UVB radiation, which affects the production of vitamin D. The problem is that targeted exposure of the skin to concentrated sources of this radiation is risky with regard to the development of skin melanomas. It is therefore necessary to decide what is the lesser evil in a given situation - whether it is the lack of vitamin D or the risk of developing cancer. Supplementation with calciferol during the winter months appears to be more advantageous, as we know that it is absolutely safe in appropriate doses and, most importantly, effective.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.