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Vitamin D: The New Wonder Drug?

It Appears To Prevent Some Forms of Cancer, Bone Loss & Depression

For many years now research has accumulated indicating that vitamin D thwarts the development of some forms of cancer such as those of the colon and lung, prevents multiple sclerosis, helps strengthen bones and banish the “winter blues” (Depression caused by shorter days and less sunlight).

According to epidemiologist Dr. Louise Parker, “As time has gone by, Vitamin D has raised its head as a sort of ambrosia for cancers”

The more biologically impactful form of vitamin D is D3 which is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight, especially ultraviolet B radiation. The sun churns out ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC), but virtually all the ultraviolet that reaches the Earth’s surface is UVA.

During winter most folks, especially those in colder areas of North America, tend to get less sun exposure. But even if they got more exposure, it is doubtful few would be able to create the over 1,000 units daily that many experts suggest is needed to prevent certain cancers and MS, help fortify bones and impact winter-related depression. And few could eat enough vitamin D rich foods like fatty fish and eggs yolks to get 1,000 units (Many would likely end up creating other health problems by just trying). As a result, many doctors and other health care professionals are recommending that people take a D3 supplement.

How about during the summer? Well, during the summer months, of course, most individuals get much more sun exposure than is true of the winter months and thus their skin churns out more vitamin D3. However, the sunscreens people use to prevent skin cancer actually impedes the skin’s ability to make D3!

Naturally, for people to leave off sunscreen in order to insure adequate production of D3 would be unwise, as it would no doubt result in many getting overexposed and winding up with the very thing they wanted to prevent – skin cancer.

The solution?

Daily D3 supplement use.

Some experts, however, argue that high doses of vitamin D on a daily basis might cause health problems such as kidney stones. However, there is scant evidence showing this to be the case.

Dr. Parker states that, “On the average, 1,000 units a day is safe and is probably effective in reducing the risk of colon cancer, and maybe other cancers as well.”

Parker takes 1,000 units of Vitamin D on a rotating basis – “one day on and one day off.”

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