Over 95 Percent Australians Low on Vitamin D

Vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin, is essential for a healthy immune system, bone health, and preventing certain cancers.

Researchers from Curtin University have estimated that more than 95 percent of Australians older than two years of age have a vitamin D intake below the recommended daily average.

“Most Australians consume less than half of international recommendations for vitamin D (10 µg/day),” lead researcher Eleanor Dunlop said.