Vitamin D3, What Benefit Does A Daily Dose Provide? - Dr. Cedric Garland (VIDEO)

Dr. Cedric Garland:
It provides reduction of risk of a number of chronic diseases. It reduces the risk of fractures, falls, multiple sclerosis. It’s important in reducing the risk of certain kinds of cancer, according to observational studies such as breast cancer, colon cancer and ovarian cancer. We need more clinical trials to establish the appropriate amount, but it also will reduce the risk of type-1 diabetes in children and adults.

About Dr. Cedric Garland, Dr.P.H., F.A.C.E.:

Dr. Cedric Garland, Dr.P.H., F.A.C.E., is adjunct professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. His research interests include, epidemiology of breast cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, melanoma, multiple sclerosis and ovarian cancer.

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