Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Vitamin D and Cancer

And here's another little cancer preventive that's cheap and easy to do.
It seems more and more simple things are being brought to light.

Researchers have found that low levels may be associated with osteomalacia and osteoporosis, and have been linked to increased risks of developing heart disease, hypertension, some autoimmune diseases (including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis) and several types of cancer. In December, a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism said that vitamin D deficiencies can cause weight gain and stunt growth in girls during puberty -- a peak time of growth.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/art_life/display.htm?storyID=85951

It sounds too good to be true ? a little inexpensive pill that could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=34992

This web site is dedicated to vitamin D and cancer. This is because exciting new research indicates that vitamin D—whether produced in the skin as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation (from sunlight or sun lamps) or obtained from supplementation with cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)—may help cancer patients. However, the research is far from complete.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/cancerMain.shtml

So what are some sources of Vitamin D?
Sunlight
Fish liver oils
Herring
Catfish
Salmon
Mackerel
Sardines
Tuna
Eel
Eggs
Beef liver
And of course Milk, but a lot of people have problems with milk.
So suppliments might be a good idea.

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