Increasing vitamin D levels in your body may cut your risk of pancreatic cancer dramatically, according to recent research from Harvard and Northwestern universities. By examining data from two large health surveys researchers found that taking the US Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D (400 IU/day) reduced the risk of pancreatic cancer by 43%.
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Vitamin D cuts pancreatic cancer risk by almost half
Published January 21st, 2007 in Cancer Help, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: UVB radiation from sunlight can protect against some cancers
Published September 8th, 2006 in Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA recent study confirmed that exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is associated with a reduced risk of 16 different types of cancer. Why? Because UVB rays, which are part of sunlight, enable the body to produce vitamin D, a known cancer-fighter.
According to a co-author of the study, Dr. Cedric Garland:
“Enhancing vitamin D status appears […]