India, Nov. 16 -- Are you getting your daily dose of sunshine? Beyond lifting your mood and supporting your body's circadian rhythm, sunlight also plays a surprisingly important role in keeping you healthy - including reducing your long-term risk of certain diseases, including cancer!

Dr Sudipto De, a robotic cancer surgeon with specialisations in genetics and onco-nutrition, practising at Metro Hospitals, Delhi NCR, has revealed that getting your daily dose of sunlight is actually essential for cancer protection. In an Instagram video posted on November 15, the oncologist explains how the vitamin D from sunlight helps fight cancer cells and can even reduce the risk of death due to cancer.

According to Dr De, vitamin D from sunlight may...