Vitamin D in Focus

Professor Dr. med. Jörg Reichrath is the senior consultant at the Department of Dermatology and the head of the Center for Clinical and Experimental Photodermatology at the Saarland University Hospital.

• Vitamin D and health: Historical considerations and current study situation.- Vitamin D intake from food.- UV-induced vitamin D production in the skin.- Vitamin D, skin types, and sunscreen.- How does vitamin D work?.- What is the optimal vitamin D status?.- Conclusion and practical recommendations for ensuring a good vitamin D supply with a healthy approach to sunlight.