No, you cannot get vitamin D through clothes. Vitamin D is produced in your skin when it is exposed to sunlight.
How Vitamin D is Produced:
- Sunlight: Sunlight contains ultraviolet B (UVB) rays that trigger the production of vitamin D in your skin.
- Skin: Your skin cells absorb the UVB rays and use them to convert a cholesterol-like substance into vitamin D.
- Liver and Kidneys: Once produced, vitamin D travels to your liver and kidneys, where it's further processed into its active form.
Why Clothes Block Vitamin D:
- UVB Rays: Clothes act as a barrier, blocking UVB rays from reaching your skin.
- Different Fabrics: The thickness and type of fabric influence the amount of UVB rays that can penetrate. Darker and thicker fabrics block more UVB rays than lighter and thinner fabrics.
Therefore, even though you might be outside in the sun, your clothes can prevent you from getting enough vitamin D.
