Increased Calcidiol Level in Redhaired People: Could Redheadedness Be an Adaptation to Temperate Climate?
December 2019
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bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
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Studysummary This study found that redhaired individuals consistently had higher calcidiol levels compared to non-redhaired subjects, suggesting a physiological adaptation for vitamin D synthesis in low UV-B conditions.
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