Friday, September 7, 2007

Vitamin D reduces the risk of certain cancers

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health, has found that vitamin D deficiency may account for several thousand premature deaths annually.

The researchers reviewed 63 studies on the relationship between vitamin D and certain types of cancer worldwide between 1966 and 2004. The majority of studies found a protective relationship between sufficient vitamin D status and lower risk of cancer, especially in cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and ovary.

Vitamin D is acquired either through the diet or through exposure to sunlight. Food sources include milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified orange juice. A typical serving provides approximately 100 international units (IU). Researchers suggested that people might want to consider a vitamin supplement to raise their overall intake to 1,000 IU's per day. Supplementing with additional vitamin D could be especially important for people living in northern areas, which receive less vitamin D from sunlight.

The evidence suggests that improving vitamin D status through diet and supplements could reduce cancer incidence and mortality at low cost, with few or no adverse effects.


It is fantastic how much people can reduce their risk of several types of cancer just by taking supplements. The problem with relying solely on sunlight to cause our skin to produce Vitamin D is that sun exposure can contribute to skin cancer. Furthermore, our daily lives are so hectic that it is extremely difficult for most of us to eat the necessary foods that would provide adequate amounts of Vitamin D, nevermind the rest of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidant sources, and nutrients our bodies need to fight off degenerative diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.

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