Vitamin D Intake May Reduce Breast Cancer
According to a recent epidemiological research study, scientists came to the conclusion that an increase of Vitamin D from the diet and the sun may reduce the risk of breast cancer later in life by 30 per cent. The study, done by a Canadian Institute, collected data from 972 women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer and 1,135 healthy controls and questioned them to assess vitamin D-related variables, such as milk consumption, sunlight exposure from outdoor activity, and cod liver oil intake. Researchers believe that, during adolescence, these three variables may be linked to lowering breast cancer risks. Findings showed that drinking at least 10 glasses of milk per week was associated with a 38 per cent risk reduction. Increased exposure to sunlight during adolescence was associated with a 35 per cent risk reduction later in life and increased cod liver oil intake showed a 24 per cent risk reduction. This preliminary study suggests that an increase in Vitamin D during the breast development years will have a better impact in reducing the risk of breast cancer later in life. More research needs to take place to confirm the findings. For more detailed information go to Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, March 1, 2007.
According to a recent epidemiological research study, scientists came to the conclusion that an increase of Vitamin D from the diet and the sun may reduce the risk of breast cancer later in life by 30 per cent. The study, done by a Canadian Institute, collected data from 972 women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer and 1,135 healthy controls and questioned them to assess vitamin D-related variables, such as milk consumption, sunlight exposure from outdoor activity, and cod liver oil intake. Researchers believe that, during adolescence, these three variables may be linked to lowering breast cancer risks. Findings showed that drinking at least 10 glasses of milk per week was associated with a 38 per cent risk reduction. Increased exposure to sunlight during adolescence was associated with a 35 per cent risk reduction later in life and increased cod liver oil intake showed a 24 per cent risk reduction. This preliminary study suggests that an increase in Vitamin D during the breast development years will have a better impact in reducing the risk of breast cancer later in life. More research needs to take place to confirm the findings. For more detailed information go to Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, March 1, 2007.