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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.

July 23, 2026

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Chris Brooks, Solius Labs

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.

July 23, 2026

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Chris Brooks, Solius Labs

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.

July 23, 2026

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Chris Brooks, Solius Labs

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.

July 22, 2026

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Chris Brooks, Solius Labs

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.

July 22, 2026

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Chris Brooks, Solius Labs

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.

July 22, 2026

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Chris Brooks, Solius Labs

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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.

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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© 2026 Solius Labs, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

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.