Vitamin D Reduces Breast Cancer Risk by 50%
Do you have higher level of vitamin D in your body? Then it is good news for you that it will reduce the risk of breast cancer by 50 percent in you.
The study which has been published in the American Association for Cancer Research, found that the women with high levels of vitamin D lowered their risk of developing breast cancer by 50 percent, however women who had lower levels of vitamin D, but were still above normal, experienced a 10 percent reduction in risk for the disease.
On the other hand, women who had high levels of vitamin D during the years when their breasts were forming reduced their breast cancer risk by a third compared to women who had lower levels of the nutrient.
It is proven that vitamin D fights cancer through a process known as angiogenesis, in which the nutrient blocks the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. Holford recommends eating vitamin D-rich foods — including eggs, and fish, such as salmon or mackerel — several times a week to maintain high vitamin D levels.
August 23rd, 2006 at 12:00 pm
It is vital for our body to consume an adequate amount of vitamin D. In very high doses, the vitamin D can be toxic. The normal dose consumption depends on your age, sec and general health. Before to start a treatment you should see a doctor.
November 28th, 2006 at 7:30 am
The TGA (therapeutic goods act) requires Vitamin A to be stripped from fish oil to avoid overdose. They consider the limit to be 20,000IU so most Cod Liver Oil in Australia is tampered with. We hope to import some soon, which do you recommend?