Vitamin D benefits

by Dr Ira Bernstein -  The scientific benefits of vitamin D continue to come in. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwi...

by Dr Ira Bernstein - 

The scientific benefits of vitamin D continue to come in. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide with 1.7 million new cases annually and approximately 1/2 million deaths due to breast cancer in 2012. 


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A meta-analysis of studies involving vitamin D levels and breast cancer survival was published this week demonstrating that women with higher serum vitamin D levels had lower mortality. We are not talking toxic or excessive levels of vitamin D but levels in the range of 30-80 ng/ml. 

This is clearly a no-brainer to me. Vitamin D is inexpensive, easy to take, has no side effects, no disadvantages, and clearly a lot to gain. As far as I'm concerned, it is a must for everyone. In Canada, I have yet to encounter ANYONE who has a normal vitamin D level without supplementing. It just does not happen. Make sure this is a part of your daily regimen. Your life could depend on it.

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I am a practising family physician for over 21 years in Canada. I have incorporated nutritional medicine into my clinical practice particularly after my own significant health benefits were realized after developing an illness and overcoming major challenges. I have been studying this field in detail for the past two years and wish to share some of my knowledge and viewpoints in an effort to assist others wishing to learn more and to improve one's health.

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