Vitamin D May Halt Growth of Breast Cancer
Written By: Duke and the Doctor Radio Program
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Published - Feb 25, 2009
Vitamin D May Halt Growth of Breast Cancer
It was noted that women with higher vitamin D levels enjoyed a 43% reduction in the risk of breast cancer. A second study noted that 400 IU of vitamin D per day was found to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by 43%. Also, in a review of over 63 studies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting in 2006, it was found that vitamin D lowered the risk of developing breast cancer by up to 50%.
Sunlight exposure helps the skin produce vitamin D. However, this does require that a sun block not be used and that the person sun bathing have a perfect functioning intestinal tract, liver, and kidney as these organs are intricately involved in the production of vitamin D along with the skin. While for years it was thought that simple sunshine was enough, but mounting evidence concludes that supplementation is beneficial.
It is important to note that vitamin D comes in two supplement forms: vitamin D2, ergocalciferol, is the synthetic type; vitamin D3 is called the natural vitamin D, cholecalciferol, because this is structurally identical to the vitamin D that is produced naturally in the body. According to the ever mounting evidence it is important for people wishing to reduce the risk of pancreatic or breast cancer to consider vitamin D supplementation.