In this podcast, Dr. Burford-Mason discusses the importance of vitamin D and how to get enough of it. She talks about the different sources of vitamin D, the symptoms of deficiency and the risks of taking too much supplemental vitamin D.

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that our bodies need for many important functions, including bone building and repair, a strong immune system, and to regulate our moods. Many people are deficient in vitamin D, which can lead to a number of health problems.

Aileen debunks some common myths about vitamin D. She explains that sunlight is a good source of vitamin D, but those living in Canada and northern parts of the US are more likely to be deficient. Even those living in sunny climates are often deficient, especially if they have dark skin, or spend most of their time indoors.

Aileen’s Biography

Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason PhD is an immunologist and cell biologist and an expert in evidence-based nutrition. She lives in Toronto.

Formerly Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, her many research papers have been published in leading medical and scientific journals.

Aileen maintains a busy downtown practice in orthomolecular nutrition, an approach to health and healing that uses diet and nutritional supplements for healthy aging and the prevention of disease. 

She also teaches popular continuing medical education courses for doctors and other healthcare practitioners on the evidence-based use of diet and nutritional supplements in clinical practice.

She is the author of three best-selling books on health and nutrition 

1. Eat Well Age Better (2014) Dundurn Press

2. The Healthy Brain (2017) HarperCollins Canada

3. The War Against Viruses (2021) HarperCollins Canada

For more information about Aileen please visit her website https://aileenburfordmason.ca/

Host 

Gavin McGarry is a Los Angeles based podcast producer and host. He is a former radio and TV producer with over 25 years of experience. Gavin is interested in helping health and wellness experts get their messages out to the general public through podcasting, social media, and video. He is the founder of content production company Jumpwire Media. 

For more information about Gavin visit his Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinmcgarry/