Vitamin D: Breast Cancer Fighter?
The skin makes vitamin D from ultraviolet light. Too much sunlight can raise the risk of skin cancer. But some doctors say small amounts - 15 minutes or so a few times a week without sunscreen - may be beneficial.
Tags: breast cancer, nutrient, sunshine, vitamin d
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There is no miracle cure for breast cancer. There is no secret recipe of eating right, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, vitamin d, broccoli, etc. Everyday I read some article on “curbing” or “reducing” the risk of breast cancer. I was diagnosed at age 35. I have always been a milk-drinking athlete who has maintained a healthy weight and life-style. I had no cancer on either side of my family, yet still had to have a bilateral mastectomy at the age of 35. I wish there was some snake oil I could have taken so that I wouldn’t have ever gotten breast cancer.
A large group of vitamin D scientists is recommending that 2000 IU be taken to prevent diseases. Certainly, measuring the serum level is also important. See full text of recommendation: http://www.grassrootshealth.org/_download/scientists%27%20letter%20050508.pdf
I am so thankful that more and more doctors are starting to see the benefits associated to UV exposure. The secret, like everything, is moderation! God designed us to live and work outdoors, so I am not at all surprised to see that there are so many health benefits to sunlight.