UV rays ‘may cut blood pressure’

The benefits of sun exposure in reducing blood pressure may outweigh the risks of developing skin cancer, research has found.

UV rays ‘may cut blood pressure’

Nitric oxide, a pressure- reducing compound, is released in the blood by ultraviolet rays produced by the sun and artificial sun lamps, and can cut the risk of heart attacks and stroke, a study claims.

It was conducted by University of Edinburgh scientists who measured the blood pressure of 24 people sitting beneath UV lamps for two 20-minute sessions.

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