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Clear, cited guides to using light well. Honest about what's established and what isn't.
OPSIN is a wellness tracker, not a medical device. These guides are educational, not medical advice — for your own situation, talk to a clinician and get a blood test.

Guides

How much sun do you need for vitamin D?

Why "20 minutes" is the wrong answer, and what actually determines your vitamin D from the sun — UV, skin type, exposed skin, and season.

Morning sunlight and better sleep

The single most reliable thing light does for you: anchoring your body clock so you fall asleep and wake more easily. What the evidence says, and how to do it.

Vitamin D in winter: why the sun stops working

Above a certain latitude, the winter sun physically can't make vitamin D — no matter how long you stay out. Here's why, and what to do instead.
Want this applied to your day and place? OPSIN turns the science below into a live plan — the best windows to go outside today, how long is safe for your skin, and your vitamin D balance. Launch the web app →