2023-05-12 15:00:00
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for our body that performs a variety of functions. It plays an essential role in the absorption of calcium and in the health of our bones and teeth. It also contributes to our overall well-being.
The connection between cancer risk and vitamin D deficiency has now been evaluated at the German Cancer Research Center using 14 studies of the highest quality level with a total of almost 105,000 participants.
It was found that those who regularly take vitamin D can reduce the risk of dying from cancer by 12 percent.
However, this effect only occurs if vitamin D is taken daily. This effect did not occur with rare intake of vitamin D, not even with high doses. This can be explained by the more regular bioavailability of the vitamin in the body, says Ben Schöttker, an epidemiologist at the German Cancer Research Center.
The twelve percent reduction in cancer mortality was observed in both people with and without vitamin D deficiency. However, the effect might be even greater in people with vitamin D deficiency.
It was also shown that people over the age of 70 benefited the most from vitamin D3 therapy. The effect was most pronounced when vitamin D intake was started before the cancer was diagnosed. In other words, it is best to start taking vitamin D capsules regularly.
The study thus shows that vitamin D3 has great potential for preventing cancer deaths.
The big advantage: Taking the small and regular dose of vitamin D3 is associated with a negligible risk and low costs. It is therefore worthwhile not only taking vitamin D supplements in winter.
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