Different Effects of UV Radiation on You
Different Effects of UV Radiation on You UV rays or ultraviolet rays are found in sunlight naturally but can also be emitted by electric arcs and specialized lights such as mercury lamps and black lights. Most of the UV rays in the sun do not reach you; they are absorbed by nitrogen and dioxygen and filtered out by the ozone layer. Although these rays are invisible, they have a lot of effect on you. The effects of UV radiation from the sun and other sources can be both positive and negative. UV radiation does not only affect the outer surface of your body but also the insides. It causes substantial damage to the molecules in the biological system. Here are some effects of UV radiation on you. 1. It helps in the production of Vitamin D Our body needs UV rays from the sun to produce Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps strengthen our bones by increasing calcium absorption by the body's cells. Vitamin D found in sunlight also helps the body fight against diseases such as rickets. Some studies h...