Meta-analysis finds Vitamin D linked to colon cancer protection

High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of observational studies from an international team of researchers. Analysis of data from nine studies revealed that, for every 10 nanograms per milliliter increase in levels of vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) the associated risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 15 percent.
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Calcium and Vitamin D may promote colorectal health

Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may promote the health of the cells in the colon and rectum, offering potential protection from tumour development, says new study, with findings published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Vitamin D Stops Cancer; Cuts Risk In Half

American Cancer Society Drags its Feet
A new study of 3,299 persons has shown that those with higher levels of vitamin D cut their risk of dying from cancer in half. Another recent study shows that ample intake of vitamin D, about 2,000 IU per day, can cut breast cancer incidence by half. Still more research found that inadequate Vitamin D is "associated with high incidence rates of colorectal cancer" and specifically urges that "prompt public health action is needed to increase intake of Vitamin D-3 to 1000 IU/day." Vitamin D's anticancer properties are so evident, and so important, that the Canadian Cancer Society now recommends supplementation with 1,000 IU of Vitamin D per day for all adults in winter, and year-round for persons at risk. The American Cancer Society, however, is dragging its feet, still maintaining that "More research is needed to define the best levels of intake and blood levels of vitamin D for cancer risk reduction." What is taking them so long?
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Cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin - are more likely to survive, research has found.

Cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D more likely to survive
Article in the Telegraph

Extracts:

"The study carried out by a team at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard School of Public Health, both in Boston, USA, found colon cancer patients who had abundant vitamin D in their blood were less likely to die than those with a deficiency.

Previous studies have found high levels of the vitamin can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer by around half but it its effect on patients who already have the disease has never been investigated."

"Kimmie Ng, and Charles Fuchs, of Dana-Farber, wrote: "Our data suggest that higher prediagnosis plasma levels of [vitamin D] after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer may significantly improve overall survival.

"Future trials should examine the role of vitamin D supplementation in patients with colorectal cancer."

Vitamin D is found in eggs, oily fish and many cereals and powdered milk are fortified with it.

Pregnant women and small children are recommended to take supplements.

The body can also make the vitamin when exposed to sunlight, 15 minutes of exposure on the hands and face is enough for a daily dose although many parts of Northern England do not receive the right kind of sunlight in the winter to ensure sufficient levels.

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with rickets and other bone problems but too much can also weaken bones."