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The most simple, safe, and effective way to get the benefits of vit D is to take 5000 IU per day of vit D3. Cheap to buy at almost any drug store.

Nick Padron of TX 3:37PM February 12, 2010

The answer is yes, most tanning beds can provide Vit. D. Vit. D is produced by exposing the skin to Ultraviolet B. Most tanning lamps are made up of about 5% UVB, very similiar to natural sunlight. 10 minutes a day, 3 times a week should give you more than enough.

Greg of MO 1:49PM December 08, 2009

I am headed to my local tanning salon!

joe of IL 10:09AM December 08, 2009

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