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Why You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin D

Taking vitamin D but your levels still aren't rising? Here's what blocks absorption — and what magnesium, K2, and fat timing have to do with it.

October 5, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Man sitting reading a book

Why You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin D

Taking vitamin D but your levels still aren't rising? Here's what blocks absorption — and what magnesium, K2, and fat timing have to do with it.

October 5, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Man sitting reading a book

Why You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin D

Taking vitamin D but your levels still aren't rising? Here's what blocks absorption — and what magnesium, K2, and fat timing have to do with it.

October 5, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Sunlight beams through clouds

Benefits of Sunlight: What the Science Shows Beyond Vitamin D

Sunlight offers more health benefits than just producing vitamin D. It can help with endorphins, gut health, circadian signals, and more. Here’s what research shows.

September 29, 2026

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Cathy Cassata

Sunlight beams through clouds

Benefits of Sunlight: What the Science Shows Beyond Vitamin D

Sunlight offers more health benefits than just producing vitamin D. It can help with endorphins, gut health, circadian signals, and more. Here’s what research shows.

September 29, 2026

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Cathy Cassata

Sunlight beams through clouds

Benefits of Sunlight: What the Science Shows Beyond Vitamin D

Sunlight offers more health benefits than just producing vitamin D. It can help with endorphins, gut health, circadian signals, and more. Here’s what research shows.

September 29, 2026

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Cathy Cassata

Woman doing a Solius treatment

UVB Light Therapy: How It Works, What It Treats, and How to Get Started

UVB light therapy is often used for psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, but its benefits are much broader. Learn more about the benefits and types of UVB light therapy, including home options.

September 23, 2026

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Angela Myers

Woman doing a Solius treatment

UVB Light Therapy: How It Works, What It Treats, and How to Get Started

UVB light therapy is often used for psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, but its benefits are much broader. Learn more about the benefits and types of UVB light therapy, including home options.

September 23, 2026

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Angela Myers

Woman doing a Solius treatment

UVB Light Therapy: How It Works, What It Treats, and How to Get Started

UVB light therapy is often used for psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, but its benefits are much broader. Learn more about the benefits and types of UVB light therapy, including home options.

September 23, 2026

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Angela Myers

How to Get Vitamin D Without Sun: What Works for Maintenance and Deficiency

Fatty fish and supplements are a start — but here's what actually corrects a deficiency: dosing, absorption tips, and who needs more than standard advice.

September 17, 2026

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Jessica Migala

How to Get Vitamin D Without Sun: What Works for Maintenance and Deficiency

Fatty fish and supplements are a start — but here's what actually corrects a deficiency: dosing, absorption tips, and who needs more than standard advice.

September 17, 2026

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Jessica Migala

How to Get Vitamin D Without Sun: What Works for Maintenance and Deficiency

Fatty fish and supplements are a start — but here's what actually corrects a deficiency: dosing, absorption tips, and who needs more than standard advice.

September 17, 2026

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Jessica Migala

Sun shining in a clear sky, illustrating the difference between UVA and UVB rays

UVA vs. UVB Rays: What's the Difference and Which Matters More for You?

The difference between UVA and UVB light means each comes with pros and cons. Here's what each type of light does — and how to get UVB's biological benefits without the downsides

August 18, 2026

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Angela Myers

Sun shining in a clear sky, illustrating the difference between UVA and UVB rays

UVA vs. UVB Rays: What's the Difference and Which Matters More for You?

The difference between UVA and UVB light means each comes with pros and cons. Here's what each type of light does — and how to get UVB's biological benefits without the downsides

August 18, 2026

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Angela Myers

Sun shining in a clear sky, illustrating the difference between UVA and UVB rays

UVA vs. UVB Rays: What's the Difference and Which Matters More for You?

The difference between UVA and UVB light means each comes with pros and cons. Here's what each type of light does — and how to get UVB's biological benefits without the downsides

August 18, 2026

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Angela Myers

Bright sunlight over the horizon, representing UVB light and natural vitamin D synthesis

UVB Light: The Science and Why We Need It

UVB is the only wavelength that triggers vitamin D synthesis — but glass, season, latitude, and clothing conspire to block it. Here's the full science.

August 18, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Bright sunlight over the horizon, representing UVB light and natural vitamin D synthesis

UVB Light: The Science and Why We Need It

UVB is the only wavelength that triggers vitamin D synthesis — but glass, season, latitude, and clothing conspire to block it. Here's the full science.

August 18, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Bright sunlight over the horizon, representing UVB light and natural vitamin D synthesis

UVB Light: The Science and Why We Need It

UVB is the only wavelength that triggers vitamin D synthesis — but glass, season, latitude, and clothing conspire to block it. Here's the full science.

August 18, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Warm sunlight over a landscape, illustrating the sun's health benefits beyond vitamin D

The Sun: A Pharmacy Beyond Vitamin D — & Why Supplementation is Complicated

Sunlight triggers vitamin D, nitric oxide, endorphins, and circadian signals. A pill can deliver one of those. Here's why the distinction matters.

September 11, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Warm sunlight over a landscape, illustrating the sun's health benefits beyond vitamin D

The Sun: A Pharmacy Beyond Vitamin D — & Why Supplementation is Complicated

Sunlight triggers vitamin D, nitric oxide, endorphins, and circadian signals. A pill can deliver one of those. Here's why the distinction matters.

September 11, 2026

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Chris Brooks

Warm sunlight over a landscape, illustrating the sun's health benefits beyond vitamin D

The Sun: A Pharmacy Beyond Vitamin D — & Why Supplementation is Complicated

Sunlight triggers vitamin D, nitric oxide, endorphins, and circadian signals. A pill can deliver one of those. Here's why the distinction matters.

September 11, 2026

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Chris Brooks

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Solius is an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) UVB light panel intended to stimulate production of vitamin D in people 22 years and older. The FDA regulates UVB devices intended for human use and requires them to undergo regulatory review. FDA clearance means the device's safety, performance, and labeling were reviewed by the FDA before it could be sold. UVB devices sold for human use without FDA clearance have not been reviewed for safety and may not be legally marketed. Learn why FDA clearance matters for UVB light therapy.

Solius is clinically proven to stimulate the production of vitamin D. References to the benefits of sunlight, UVB light, and vitamin D are based upon published, peer-reviewed research. The Solius device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, except for the indications for use described in the user manual for your applicable region. Solius does not provide specific medical advice to users. Users should seek advice from a qualified physician or healthcare provider. This website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. For detailed product information please consult the User Manual prior to use. 

Solius® is a registered trademark of Solius Labs, Inc.
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Solius is an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) UVB light panel intended to stimulate production of vitamin D in people 22 years and older. The FDA regulates UVB devices intended for human use and requires them to undergo regulatory review. FDA clearance means the device's safety, performance, and labeling were reviewed by the FDA before it could be sold. UVB devices sold for human use without FDA clearance have not been reviewed for safety and may not be legally marketed. Learn why FDA clearance matters for UVB light therapy.

Solius is clinically proven to stimulate the production of vitamin D. References to the benefits of sunlight, UVB light, and vitamin D are based upon published, peer-reviewed research. The Solius device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, except for the indications for use described in the user manual for your applicable region. Solius does not provide specific medical advice to users. Users should seek advice from a qualified physician or healthcare provider. This website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. For detailed product information please consult the User Manual prior to use. 

Solius® is a registered trademark of Solius Labs, Inc.
100 Ravine Lane NE, Suite 310, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

© 2026 Solius Labs, Inc.

HSA/FSA Eligible

Be the first to get updates from Solius Labs

Connect

Ask AI about Solius

Intertek logo
Intertek logo

Solius is an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) UVB light panel intended to stimulate production of vitamin D in people 22 years and older. The FDA regulates UVB devices intended for human use and requires them to undergo regulatory review. FDA clearance means the device's safety, performance, and labeling were reviewed by the FDA before it could be sold. UVB devices sold for human use without FDA clearance have not been reviewed for safety and may not be legally marketed. Learn why FDA clearance matters for UVB light therapy.

Solius is clinically proven to stimulate the production of vitamin D. References to the benefits of sunlight, UVB light, and vitamin D are based upon published, peer-reviewed research. The Solius device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, except for the indications for use described in the user manual for your applicable region. Solius does not provide specific medical advice to users. Users should seek advice from a qualified physician or healthcare provider. This website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. For detailed product information please consult the User Manual prior to use. 

Solius® is a registered trademark of Solius Labs, Inc.
100 Ravine Lane NE, Suite 310, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

© 2026 Solius Labs, Inc.