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Did you know that despite all the sunshine we have in Australia,  on average 84% of Australians are deficient in Vitamin D!

This Vitamin D deficiency has been attributed to the 'Slip, Slop, Slap' campaign to reduce skin cancer and the fact that many of us stay away from sunshine. 

So, what are acceptable levels of Vitamin D? A good level in a blood test is 80-135 nmoL/L. In a sunny country such as Australia 135-225 nmol/L is acceptable. 

How can I increase my Vitamin D levels?

1. Use a Vitamin D capsule. A 1000IU capsule taken for 8-12 weeks will increase your Vitamin D levels by 25nmol/L. Then retest at your Doctor. 

2. Spend time in the sun. Recommended times for summer are: 10 mins per day from 10- noon and in winter 20-30 mins per day at midday- 2pm. All very impractical, hence the capsules. 

Why is Vitamin D so important to our health?

• Improves bone and muscle health so we are less prone to osteoporosis and weak muscles.
• Maintaind a healthy immune function - Low levels of Vit D contribute to cancers such as lung, breat and colorectal. 
• Reduce inflammatory and auto immune diseases such as acute arthritis and multople sclerosis.
• Reduce hogh blood pressure and prevent the development of type ! diabetes. 

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