Vitamin D Can Fight Cancer

New research, as reported in Bottom Line by Michael F. Holick, MD, is showing that Vitamin D can fight cancer three ways: By slowing or stopping unregulated cell growth
By killing off cancer cells
By reducing the blood supply to tumors.

People with high blood levels of Vitamin D have a 50% lower risk of colon cancer, 50% lower risk of breast cancer and 50% less risk of developing "aggressive" prostate cancer.

Dr. Holick reports t hat research has shown that increasing blood levels of Vitamin D could result in 185,000 fewer cases of cancer and 30,000 fewer deaths.

How much Vitamin D. do you need? 30-100 ng/ml (nonograms per milliliter)

How do you get it? A daily supplement of 1,000 IU ( international units) or milk, fortified orange juice or other foods. However milk contains less than 50% of the Vit D that is listed on the label says Dr. Holick.

The sun is a good source as well. you need to spend 10-15 minutes in the sun 3-4 times a week.