Safe Tanning bed for Vit D

What do you think about the safe tanning beds that Dr.Mercola is selling?

http://tanningbeds.mercola.com/tanning-beds/standup-tanning-systems.aspx

I'm interested because it's hard to get alot of sunlight here in Canada during the winter months and I tend to get depressed. How much would you think this could help in terms of hair loss if you use it for 10-15 mins every day?

Would it get Vit D levels up to a good range? It's a big investment but if it does work I feel it might be worth it.

What happened to tanning beds and the increased risk of cancer? Are these Mercola beds not as dangerous?

Wikipedia - Artificial tanning from UV exposure is known to cause cancer,[9] make skin age and wrinkle faster,[10] mutate DNA,[11] and reduce the immune system,[12] as well as other possible effects. These problems are believed to be worse from tanning in a tanning bed or sunbed than from the sun, due to the different intensity and spectrum of the artificial light.

Misirlou - Unlike ordinary tanning beds, the Mercola beds are safe. Check out the link above.

So what do you think CS? Do you feel it's a safe way to raise Vitamin D all year long?

Icanbeatthis - Mercola is fanatical in a good way about safety, this seems like a great way to get your UVB year around.

Thanks, I'll give you guys impressions if I do decide to get one!

ican, did you ever buy one?

I bought one of these last month and so far I like it.

JDP sufficiently spooked me about oral Vitamin D so I decided to go the tanning bed route.

I'm thinking about buying one but wondering if i can find a salon around me that has one...

scotty...

still working well for ya?

I live in europe and cannot order a dr Mercola tanningbed. Would using a reptile lamp with 10% or 25% UVB work for getting vitamine D3 ?