Vitamin D Lauded as Super Vitamin
An article featured in a recent Reader’s Digest magazine, citing evidence from the University of California, San Diego, proclaimed incredible value in vitamin D from sunlight. One study showed that colon cancer rates in less-sunny northeastern states was higher than in sunny climates. Lack of vitamin D may be a cause of many types of cancers, according to some research 18 types of cancer are more common among people with low levels of vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight creates vitamin D in people through the skin, and some physicians are recommending vitamin D supplements, according to the article. Other illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and diabetes were linked to low vitamin D levels, the article said. Sun, supplements, and fortified foods were recommended for improving levels of vitamin D. Read More.
An article featured in a recent Reader’s Digest magazine, citing evidence from the University of California, San Diego, proclaimed incredible value in vitamin D from sunlight. One study showed that colon cancer rates in less-sunny northeastern states was higher than in sunny climates. Lack of vitamin D may be a cause of many types of cancers, according to some research 18 types of cancer are more common among people with low levels of vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight creates vitamin D in people through the skin, and some physicians are recommending vitamin D supplements, according to the article. Other illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and diabetes were linked to low vitamin D levels, the article said. Sun, supplements, and fortified foods were recommended for improving levels of vitamin D. Read More.