Vitamin D Lacking in Breast Cancer Patients

Researchers from the University of Rochester revealed this week that many women with breast cancer have also tested low for levels of vitamin D.

Of the 166 women studied, 70 percent were vitamin D-deficient when blood test results came back. Women who were in the late stages of the disease had the lowest levels of all.

In a statement to the media, researchers suggested that women with breast cancer need to take high-dose vitamin D supplements to strengthen their bones and decrease the risk of fracture during treatment. Their suggested weekly level of vitamin D for women with breast cancer is at least 50,000 international units.

In addition, previous studies have shown that maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can be effective in preventing cancer, particularly breast cancer.

The researchers did not specific tanning or exposure to ultraviolet light as methods for obtaining vitamin D, but tanning-industry professionals would benefit from consistently touting the benefits of vitamin D in the fight against breast cancer and other malignancies.

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NaturalNews: Women with Breast Cancer Have Low Vitamin D Levels, Scientists Say