Daily dose of one vitamin could cut cancer death risk by 12% named by new study
dailyrecord.co.ukGetting enough vitamin D is important for optimal health and a recent study has found it could lower chances of cancer deaths.Findings published last Tuesday found that getting a daily dose of the nutrient could reduce cancer mortality in the population by twelve percent - provided it's taken daily.
This was the result of an evaluation of 14 studies conducted at the German Cancer Research Center, with a total of almost 105,000 participants.Potential effects of vitamin D - also known as D3 - supplementation and the development or prognosis of cancer have already been investigated in numerous studies.
While it's not found to prevent cancer, it could reduce the likelihood of dying from it.However, varying results in past research prompted academics to re-evaluate previous studies on the topic to produce more robust findings.
Scientists say their results highlight the importance of consistent vitamin D consumption and how it aids those with cancer.Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide, especially in cancer patients and the best way to obtain it naturally is through sunlight absorption.
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