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Vitamin D: Breast Cancer Fighter?

Friday, May 16th, 2008

A new study found that breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient. 

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.

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