Vitamin D Shown To Help Protect Against Cancer, Heart Failure, And More

doitvoluntarily (77) in health • 7 years ago (edited)

Most people who are living in North America have been said to be vitamin D deficient.

According to a study from several years ago, researchers suggested that about three-quarters of adults and teens in the U.S. were vitamin D deficient.

As awareness has increased over the past several years, the interest for vitamin D has exploded and millions of people have been going to their doctors, asking for screening to see if they are deficient. This has fueled a multi-million dollar supplement market in this space, with many people starting to take vitamin D supplements on a regular basis.

Symptoms for vitamin D deficiency include: weight gain, excessive sweating, back pain, and a feeling of aching bones.

And while some regularly scoff at the idea that maintaining a healthy vitamin D level is a waste of time, and many insist that the supplements do little good, there are still many who are dedicated to taking it and firmly believe that it's contributed to a restoration of health in a variety of ways.

Recent studies have suggested that high vitamin D levels could be linked to a reduced risk of cancer, among providing other possible benefits.

According to a study that was published in the BMJ journal, which involved over 33k participants that were followed for roughly 16 years, they saw high vitamin D levels associated with a decreased risk of liver cancer.

It's estimated that they saw roughly a 30-50 percent decreased risk of liver cancer.

However, they didn't see the same sort of results when it came to prostate and lung cancer. Researchers still say that further research on this topic is needed to better understand the potential benefits, if any, of vitamin D.

A separate recent study, that was published in the Heart Lung and Circulation journal, has also suggested that vitamin D could do a lot in helping to protect the heart.

Specifically, it might be able to help prevent against heart failure.

And this isn't the first time that it's been suggested that vitamin D might be beneficial in helping to fight against cancer. An earlier study from Creighton University, also found that vitamin D could possibly help to reduce the risk of cancer.

Researchers have linked vitamin d to autism prevention, protection against the seasonal flu, and promoting overall longevity.

There are multiple ways to go about trying to get some more vitamin D into your life. Some suggested sources of vitamin D are: egg yolks, soy milk, mushrooms, sardines and fatty fish, and orange juice.

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The information that is posted above is not intended to be used as any substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis or treatment. The above is posted for informational purposes only.

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https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/6/20/15838152/vitamin-d-deficiency-foods-symptoms
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vitamin-d-deficiency-united-states/
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/930949/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms-back-pain-supplement
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ryn (58) · 7 years ago

Vitamin D has so many benefits, but hard for people in some places to get naturally depending on weather, distance from equator, season etc...

But people need to be really careful with supplements, so many garbage supplements out there...

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gufas (39) · 7 years ago

No sun? Go where it is!

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ryn (58) · 7 years ago

Yeah that would be ideal.

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danielshortell (53) · 7 years ago (edited)

There is certainly a ton a great researching underpinning the vast benefits of having an adequate supply of Vitamin D in your system. And the sun, !The Sun!, is certainly the best way to get it.

Unfortunately for me, I live in Syracuse, NY (recent move). We get about 26.5 minutes of sunlight annually, often times right in the middle of the winter. My wife and I will get naked (inside the house of course) and fight over the little rectangle of sunlight shining on our kitchen floor from our east facing window. I'm bigger than her, so I usually push her off the rectangle, enjoy the sun on my own. But this is not healthy for our relationship in the long term. I guess what I'm saying is Syracuse sucks, it's like living in a whale's vagina or some other cavernous, moist, cold area.

We are very white as of late, and I do fear for our long term health. If anyone has some extra space (and you live in sunny climes) in their house, shed, backyard, office parking space, or you have a neighbor with a large yard that wouldn't notice our tent, I'd really appreciate a little help.

Sorry, a little off topic. Vitamin D is great!!

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abh12345 (76) · 7 years ago

I did!

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jlufer (75) · 7 years ago

really the consumption of foods that contain vitamin D is very important for our body, although I am more of the idea of cosumir foods containing vitamin D and not so much vitamin supplement.
the foods that more vitamin d contributes are Liver oil, Fish, Oysters, Caviar and eggs.
Excellent post dear friend @doitvoluntarily, thank you very much for spreading it

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dannywill (50) · 7 years ago

I know that Vitamin D is good for hour health but I didn't know it prevent cancer & Heart failure.Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information, it will help a lots of people to maintain their health & stay fit. Thanks again for taking the time to post this information & stay fit.

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mouthofthecreek (53) · 7 years ago

This makes sense considering the amount of time Americans spend indoors working and going school.

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schradsd (25) · 7 years ago

I have been taking a daily Vitamin D supplement for several years and I have noticed I don't get sick as much as others around me. I also take a small amount of diluted Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar every morning with the pill. I'm a believer in both.

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doitvoluntarily (77) · 7 years ago

i take the same acv! 😂👍

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Out of this topic but I thought I'll let you know Grab and Uber is about to work out a deal in South East Asia and Grab is looking into offering loans and financial service too.

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doitvoluntarily (77) · 7 years ago

yeah i saw that! thx for sharing 😄 pretty interesting!

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deliberator (63) · 7 years ago

Natural vitamin d sources = Sunlight if they stop spraying crap in the sky, fish, cod liver oil capsules or liquid any Ultraviolet lamps and bulbs, https://draxe.com/top-10-vitamin-d-rich-foods/ and a million more articles available on this via my favourite browser duckduckgo, let's un-google ourselves together. Great article my friend.

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dannynature (50) · 7 years ago

Hello, doit
Thank you for your post. I did not know this things yet.
I love nature and love your pictures. I will be under sun all day to help in vitamin d.

Thank you

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glorimarbolivar (54) · 7 years ago

Excelente post gracias por publicarlo es muy importante, en lo que pueda las voy a comprar

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gavinthegreat (59) · 7 years ago

Great post @doitvoluntarily

Get that sun people!!! 🌞

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steven-patrick (64) · 7 years ago

Great post. Gonna go buy some OJ!

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doitvoluntarily (77) · 7 years ago

😂👍

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doitvoluntarily (77) · 7 years ago

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zekepickleman (68) · 7 years ago

Fantastic! I am going to go through the links for more information now that it is all collected in one place.

I have been told that Vitamin D enhances your body's ability to absorb and process all other vitamins and minerals. True?

If so, you can see why the increased antioxidant processing power would lead to lower rick of cancer and other problems.

Thanks!

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melvadg (54) · 7 years ago

I've been suffering from a vitamin D deficiency for some years, no doctor has really alerted me to this kind of risks, on the other hand I spent a lot of time taking supplements and at the time of the exam the levels were still as low, after reading to you I'll take action on it, thank you very much, I think I'll take more sun to begin, sorry if I express myself badly, the translator helps me.

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herbertholmes (56) · 7 years ago

Ironically, there is cancer from sun exposure, that runs in my family. Obviously it is somewhat preventative, but not totally, even when you take the right measures.

Other than that little bit of irony, I found your article pretty informative. I wasn't aware of the amount of Vitamin D sufficiency nor the positive medical benefits from high D levels you mentioned. Thanks! :)

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cognoscere (68) · 7 years ago

👍🏽👍🏽

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danielapetk (61) · 7 years ago

The further you go from the equator the more cancer cases you’ll find, there is a statistic. Also I read that skin cancer is usually on places on our bodis that are hidden under the clothes and more often it appears in wintertime. And still mass media tries to convince us all the time than we won’t survive without sunscreen and sunglasses, even though nowadays there are numerous studies that prove how important the sunlight is for our physical and emotional state. It is ridiculous. Dr Jack Kruse shares super interesting information on this topic, I was thinking to write about this, and the last couple of days I’m reading his blog and listening to his podcast, he shares amazing info.

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enjoywithtroy (68) · 7 years ago

I would add that lined or creased nail indentions are also a sign. I have lines going vertically on my nails and was told by a nurse that I may be Vitamin D deficient. I got blood work don and scored a 25. I needed to be between 30 and 100. So I am going to need now to take D pills. Great and helpful article. Thanks @doitvoluntarily

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luis149 (48) · 7 years ago

@jlufer friend there are people who do require that type of vitamin since their body or parts of their organisms require these vitamins for their proper functioning

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chuck2u32 (53) · 7 years ago (edited)

The best vitamin d comes naturally from the sun and specifically when UV-B radiation hits cholesterol in the blood in the skin turning it into vitamin D3. When you get more D3 than the body needs it starts accumulating and being stored in the liver. This tells the liver to stop producing cholesterol. Too much cholesterol in the blood is simply your body telling you that you are not getting enough sunshine. When you get your cholesterol checked do so in late summer to late fall. Cholesterol levels will be lower during that time than at any other in the year. The darker your skin the more sunshine you need to produce the necessary quantity of D3.

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keithboone (65) · 7 years ago

I take vitamin D supplements and I understand there are anti-viral properties. I did not know about the benefits of combating cancer or heart disease!

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Vitamin D Shown To Help Protect Against Cancer, Heart Failure, And More

Most people who are living in North America have been said to be vitamin D deficient.

Symptoms for vitamin D deficiency include: weight gain, excessive sweating, back pain, and a feeling of aching bones.

Recent studies have suggested that high vitamin D levels could be linked to a reduced risk of cancer, among providing other possible benefits.

It's estimated that they saw roughly a 30-50 percent decreased risk of liver cancer.

Specifically, it might be able to help prevent against heart failure.

Researchers have linked vitamin d to autism prevention, protection against the seasonal flu, and promoting overall longevity.

Related Posts:

New Study: Vitamin D Might Decrease Risk Of Cancer

Daily Exposure To Greenery Could Help To Extend Your Life Suggests New Study