Can D Be The Breast Cancer Answer?

In a study published in the May 2007 Archives of Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School researchers prospectively evaluated total calcium and vitamin D intake among over 10,000 pre-menopausal and almost 21,000 post-menopausal women 45 years and older who were free of any cardiovascular or breast problems. During a follow-up of ten years, 276 pre-menopausal and 743 post-menopausal women had a confirmed diagnosis of poor breast health. It was found that those with higher total intakes of calcium and vitamin D in their diets had a decreased risk of developing poor breast health in pre-menopausal women. Those with highest intake of calcium and vitamin D reduced risk of developing poor breast health by almost 40% which is a number that should grab every womans attention.

Researchers noted that further investigation was called for to study the potential utility of calcium and vitamin D intake in promoting breast health. There are so many human studies proving the benefits of vitamin D for many more health concerns beyond just promoting healthy bone mass.

One of the reasons you see far more health issues in the winter is a lack of exposure to sunlight, which may lead to low vitamin D levels unless you supplement as we have discussed in the past. The most recent studies indicate the ideal level of vitamin D is far higher than the 400 IU DV/RDA.

Cutting-edge scientists recommend 700 IU to 2,000 IU per day. Vitamin D is now considered safe up to 10,000 IU per day. Make sure you take a good multi-vitamin with at least 700 IU of vitamin D or take a 1,000 IU to 2,000 IU vitamin D supplement with your multi-vitamin.