What does MED stand for?

Minimal Erythemal Dose

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The exposure necessary to result in a barely perceptible erythema in unacclimatized skin is called minimal erythemal dose (MED) and is equivalent to an erythemally weighted radiant exposure of 200 joules per square meter (J/[m.

Ultraviolet radiation: human exposure and health risks

25 times the minimal erythemal dose of radiation from a solar simulator, UV-induced erythema was significantly decreased in the high flavanol group by 15% and 25% after six and 12 weeks of treatment, respectively, whereas no change occurred in the low flavanol group.

Cocoa: a little indulgence goes a long way toward healthy skin