Kime, the author of the book Sunlight Could Save Your Life, stimulation of the thyroid gland by UV rays increases the body's metabolism rate, which burns calories. ... Our pineal gland coordinates our life-sustaining functions based on the light information it receives. ... All these benefits sound great, so where's the downside? ...

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