Which vitamin is synthesized by the human body when the skin is exposed to UVB sunlight?
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Vitamin D
Often called the 'sunshine vitamin,' your body produces it when skin is exposed to UVB rays. It is unique because it functions more like a hormone than a vitamin, helping the body absorb calcium for strong bones.
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