Re: Vitamin d ; and reduction of cancer,The Canadian Cancer Society has already acted with new advicOn Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:00:23 +0000, bigvince wrote:
> Study Shines More Light On Benefit Of Vitamin D In Fighting Cancer
> Science Daily - A new study looking at the relationship between
> vitamin D serum levels and the risk of colon and breast cancer across
> the globe has estimated the number of cases of cancer that could be
> prevented each year if vitamin D3 levels met the target proposed by
> researcher
>
> Cedric F. Garland, Dr.P.H., cancer prevention specialist at the Moores
> Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and
> colleagues estimate that 250,000 cases of colorectal cancer and
> 350,000 cases of breast cancer could be prevented worldwide by
> increasing intake of vitamin D3, particularly in countries north of
> the equator. Vitamin D3 is available through diet, supplements and
> exposure of the skin to sunlight.
>
> "For the first time, we are saying that 600,000 cases of breast and
> colorectal cancer could be prevented each year worldwide, including
> nearly 150,000 in the United States alone," said study co-author
> Garland. The paper, which looks at the dose-response relationship
> between vitamin D and cancer, will be published in the August edition
> of the journal Nutrition Reviews. "
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> * w w w .sciencedaily . com /releases/2007/08/070821163248.htm
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> August 21 ; 07
>
> Thanks Vince
Studies already show sunlight prevents serious cancers. In case there's
more to it (e.g., sunlight's broad-spectrum antibiotic properties) than
vitamin D, I'm just sticking with sunlight. It's free too.
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