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michael · super moderator Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 981

Big doses showed promising results

A new study recently suggested that vitamin D could help cancer sufferers beat the disease.

Most vitamins have proven disappointing in the area of cancer prevention when subjected to rigorous scientific evaluation. There appears to be one important exception, however, and we take a look at one of last year's hottest health topics.

Vitamin D has long been espoused as important in maintaining bone health, particularly in climates like ours, in which sunlight is scarce during winter. Last year, a landmark study on Vitamin D took a different slant by indicating that taking larger than usual amounts of it can actually prevent cancer. However, conclusions drawn were confusing as different organizations issued conflicting recommendations.

Do you take this vitamin? Because of the claims?

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cityms · Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 68 Location: Toronto, Ontario

Yes they do say that in sufficient does Vit. D is a cancer preventative. I have had breast cancer in the past, presently okay.
As I am involved in a hospital survey regarding this disease, and they asked me if I want information, I have added this question of whether Vitamin D helps, to my survey reply.
It does so I've read, relate to the small amount of sunshine we get in the northern hemisphere. However as well know, too much sun is not beneficial either. So ...