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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:22 pm
Does UV-A (the longer wavelength UV) PROMOTE folate (and dna)
synthesis, or does it DESTROY folate?

Similarly, UV-B promotes the precursor to Vitamin-D in the body,
correct?

Which UV is responsible for the long term tanning (UV-A)? And burning
(UV-B, UV-C)?
 
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