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Join us on bodyandsoul.com.au for a live chat on vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential for its ability to increase calcium absorption and boost bone strength, but research shows it could contain anti-cancer properties, in particular breast, prostrate and colon cancers. Getting a healthy dose of vitamin D per day is believed to play an important role in the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. But despite the abundance of sunshine in Australia, many of us are not getting enough.
Its believed that by the end of winter 40 per cent of Australians will be deficient in vitamin D. So how to make sure you're getting enough? And what other sources of vitamin D can help boost our levels?
Join us on Sunday April 1 at 4pm for a live discussion with Professor Peter Ebeling, who will be answering your questions on all things vitamin D. Share tips, thoughts and any questions you may have about vitamin D right here on bodyandsoul.com.au.
He is the Chair of the NorthWest Academic Centre, University of Melbourne and Head of Endocrinology, at Western Hospital, in Victoria. He has served on the Editorial Board of Journal of Bone and Mineral Research since 2001 and is currently an Associate Editor. He also serves on the Editor Board of Osteoporosis International, is Medical Director of Osteoporosis Australia, a past-President of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society and Councilor-Elect of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research.
Professor Peter Ebeling's work lies in understanding vitamin D's role in chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and type II diabetes, and vitamin D interventions for such diseases.
Post your questions for Professor Ebeling below in the comment box, and then join us online for the vitamin D discussion on April 1.
Read our fact sheet on vitamin D.
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