‘As we head into winter, it’s an important consideration’: what’s the deal with Vitamin D?
As winter sets in and Australians living in the southern states don scarves, beanies and puffer jackets, many are bracing for a season of colds and flu. Being a season that also tends to bring less sun exposure, winter is associated with lower vitamin D levels, which our bodies derive mainly from the sun. And while this is known to impact bone health, there is growing evidence that vitamin D’s functions could be more extensive, with deficiencies linked to greater risk from respiratory infections.
Published by The Guardian.
