How Vitamin D Prevents Breast Cancer

Friday, February 06, 2009 - Byron Richards, CCN

It has been known for some time that vitamin D inhibits breast cancer cells and tumor growth. Scientists are now trying to understand how vitamin D works its magic. New research shows that vitamin D¹ activates tumor suppressor gene activity, and that activity is supported in direct proportion to the amount of vitamin D.

Women must be very careful not to run low on vitamin D during the winter months. For example, gaining weight, which makes insulin resistance and leptin resistance worse, will always increase the risk for breast cancer. Combine that with a lack of vitamin D, too much stress, and a throw in a few toxins for good measure, and presto – there is a problem.

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Referenced Studies:

^ Vitamin D Helps Prevent Breast Cancer The Journal of Biological Chemistry Puneet Dhawan, Robert Weider, and Sylvia Christakos.

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