31/03/2026
Being out in the sun helps to protect your arteries and reduce the risk of heart disease. The sun's UVB rays reduce inflammation in your body by improving the health of your T regulatory white blood cells. Less inflammation means healthier arteries. UVB rays are strongest during the middle of the day, between 11am and 2pm. This is also the optimal time to manufacture vitamin D.
Our findings suggest the skin immune system as a novel therapeutic target for atherosclerosis and provide a novel strategy for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis.