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VITAMIN D - THE NEWEST SUPER NUTRIENT

At one of my last endocrinologist visits, the doctor suggested I have my Vitamin D levels tested, stating that Vitamin D deficiency is nearly universal these days. What!? This is not Seattle and I don't just live in the Sunshine State. I play tennis, golf, run, walk the dogs, and swim, all in our super-strenght UV rays. I couldn't possibly be... Read moreChevron
posted 10/20/2010, comments (2)|
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Vitamin D: Does It Prevent Breast Cancer?

Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” has been appearing all over the news lately. It’s supposed to improve your brain, cut your risk of cardiac disease and stroke, and ward off fibromyalgia.  It may even lessen your chance for issues as wide-ranging as multiple sclerosis and depression.And what about breast cancer? Will... Read moreChevron
posted 04/23/2009, comments (2)|
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Improving Survival in Breast Cancer: Lignans in your Diet? Vitamin D?

I am pondering the announcement of a study to be discussed next weekend on Vitamin D and breast cancer.  I'm starting to look through the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) abstracts on breast cancer looking for some exciting news - this study has received the most press... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2008, comment (1)|
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Study Shows Low levels of Vitamin D linked to Breast Cancer

A new report casts some light on a link between Vitamin D levels and breast cancer progression. In the Canadian study, low blood levels of D were strongly linked to breast cancer diagnosis--and women with inadequate levels of the vitamin in their blood at the time of diagnosis had a higher risk of the cancer spreading and nearly twice the risk of... Read moreChevron
posted 05/16/2008, comment (1)|
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