Vitamin D is the latest tool in the cancer prevention arsenal. A study from the University of California at San Diego Moores Cancer Center was published this week in the American Journal of Public Health. The study was headed by Cedric Garland, PhD. Dr Garland has been studying the effects of vitamin D on cancer since the 1980’s.

The study presents evidence that taking 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day can lower some cancer risks. Most notable were reduced rates of colon, ovarian and breast cancer. 1,000 IU of vitamin D is 5 times what the current recommendations call for in people aged 50 and under.

You may read the paper in its entirety at PubMed by following the link provided below…

“The Role of Vitamin D in Cancer Prevention”

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