Does large amounts of vitamin d cure cancer?!
Question: I read an article that Canada physicians are prescribing vitamin D to cancer patient. I heard 1,000 international units mg daily.
Study: Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
By TIMBERLY ROSS and JEFF DONN
The Associated Press
Friday, June 8, 2007; 12:15 AM
OMAHA, Neb. -- Building hope for one pill to prevent many cancers, vitamin D cut the risk of several types of cancer by 60 percent overall for older women in the most rigorous study yet.
The new research strengthens the case made by some specialists that vitamin D may be a powerful cancer preventive and most people should get more of it. Experts remain split, though, on how much to take.
Answers: I read an article that Canada physicians are prescribing vitamin D to cancer patient. I heard 1,000 international units mg daily.
Study: Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
By TIMBERLY ROSS and JEFF DONN
The Associated Press
Friday, June 8, 2007; 12:15 AM
OMAHA, Neb. -- Building hope for one pill to prevent many cancers, vitamin D cut the risk of several types of cancer by 60 percent overall for older women in the most rigorous study yet.
The new research strengthens the case made by some specialists that vitamin D may be a powerful cancer preventive and most people should get more of it. Experts remain split, though, on how much to take.
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Overdosing of Vitamin D can be toxic. Can cause nausea and vomiting.
According to the latest hype, large doses are now supposed to prevent cancer, not cure it. It's interesting to note that not all journalists are buying into the hype. see link below