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I am a vegan, so my body gets a lot of its vitamin D when...

I am a vegan, so my body gets a lot of its vitamin D when I am exposed to the sun. Must the sunshine be absorbed “directly”, or can I get the benefit when it arrives through glass windows? How much do I need per day?

Colin Brown, Edinburgh, UK

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