Sun Smart People Make

Regular contact with sunlight, it turns out well for the brain because the body is stimulated to make vitamin D. Similarly university researchers Manchester, England after examining 3000 men between 40 and 79 year.

They were asked to complete various tests to test the speed and accuracy of their brain to process and remember information. Levels of vitamin D in their blood were also measured respectively.

It turns out those with the highest vitamin D levels in the blood of the best achievement. Results are published in the scientific magazine Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

The body makes vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is also produced by the body when people eat certain fish species. According to David Lee, head of the team of researchers, "Standout is the relationship of vitamin D with speed of processing information, especially in men over 60 years. What caused it still must be investigated."

Despite the good effect of sunlight, the researchers warned to be careful because the sun can also cause skin cancer.