This comment is misleading and not backed up by current scientific research. Vitamin D has been linked to several chronic illnesses, but too much Vitamin D can make you ill. Always check with your health care provider before supplementing. In the case of Vitamin D, your levels can be tested with a blood draw, so you can take the right amount for you.
According to Mayo Clinic:
"Breast cancer prevention
High-dose vitamin D supplementation may be associated with a slightly reduced risk of developing breast cancer. Additional study in this area is warranted.
Cancer prevention
Limited research suggests that synthetic vitamin D analogs may play a role in the treatment of human cancers. However, it remains unclear if vitamin D deficiency raises cancer risk, or if an increased intake of vitamin D is protective against some cancers. Until additional trials are conducted, it is premature to advise the use of regular vitamin D supplementation to prevent cancer."
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This comment is misleading and not backed up by current scientific research. Vitamin D has been linked to several chronic illnesses, but too much Vitamin D can make you ill. Always check with your health care provider before supplementing. In the case of Vitamin D, your levels can be tested with a blood draw, so you can take the right amount for you.
According to Mayo Clinic:
"Breast cancer prevention
High-dose vitamin D supplementation may be associated with a slightly reduced risk of developing breast cancer. Additional study in this area is warranted.
Cancer prevention
Limited research suggests that synthetic vitamin D analogs may play a role in the treatment of human cancers. However, it remains unclear if vitamin D deficiency raises cancer risk, or if an increased intake of vitamin D is protective against some cancers. Until additional trials are conducted, it is premature to advise the use of regular vitamin D supplementation to prevent cancer."
(Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d/NS_patient-vitamind)
Always check reputable sources for health information, and remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
April 19, 2010 - 8:00amThis Comment
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