The Vitamin That Prevents Cancer
A recent review of more than 40 years of research has found
that a daily dose of vitamin D could cut your risk of colon,
ovary, and breast cancer by as much as 50%. Cancer
authorities in both the UK and USA are stating that swift
action is needed by public health agencies to boost the
blood level of vitamin D in the general population.
The study published in the online version of the American
Journal of Public Health, assessed scientific research
published on cancer and vitamin D since the 1960’s
Many research studies have shown that a lack of vitamin D
may have far reaching and possibly lethal effects. Vitamin D
has been shown to have a vital role in protecting ourselves
from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure,
lung disease, schizophrenia, and multiple sclerosis.
Our bodies make Vitamin D by the action of sunlight on the
skin. When you are exposed to the ultraviolet rays from the
sun, your skin is able to synthesize vitamin D
cholecalciferol (D3) which is stored by your body in fat for
subsequent use. Your body will only store vitamin D for
about 60 days.
This creates about 90% of the body’s supply of Vitamin D.
Unfortunately with the growing use of sunscreens as well as
less time spent outdoors there is now a growing problem of
vitamin D deficiency. African Americans require a longer
time in sunlight as the melanin in their skin acts as a
natural sunscreen.
US cancer scientists are recommending a daily dose of 1,000
international units (IU’s)
of vitamin D for adults. Vitamin D supplements are available
at most drug and health food stores. A 90 day supply should
not cost more than about ten dollars, and the health
benefits will be priceless.
Christopher Stewart B.A. M.S. is a Medical Intuitive. His work is the healing of heart, mind, body and spirit. You may visit Christopher’s website at http://www.clairvoyantguide.com for further information and to schedule a private consultation. You also may look for frequent updates to his blog at: http://intuitiveliving.blogspot.com/
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