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Vitamin D is widely known for increasing bone health, muscle forces and immune functions, but also has a number of other advantages – including cancer prevention.
A new study published in the Nutritional Substance Journal suggests that common vitamin It is effective in preventing and treatment of colorectal cancer.
Hungarian researchers conducted metaanalysis of 50 previous studies that included more than 1.3 million participants, focusing on the potential effects of vitamin D at risk of cancer, immunity and inflammation.
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“The most important discovery is that Vitamin D plays a critical role in prevention and treatment colorectal cancer“The author of the study by János Tamás Varga, a doctor of science, an associate professor at Semmelweis University in Budapest, told Fox News Digital.
Vitamin D is widely known for increasing bone health, muscle forces and immune functions, but also has a number of other advantages – including cancer prevention. (East)
“Our research clearly supports a strong connection between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (the primary form of vitamin D) and cancer results.”
Cancer patients Low levels of vitamin D showed worse prognosis.
Vitamin D has been shown to reduce inflammation, stimulates the death of cancer cells, inhibits tumor growth and enhances the immune response, researchers revealed.
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“These mechanisms significantly affect the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer,” Varga noted.
In addition to prevention, Vitamin D has been shown to improve Survival rates Among patients with advanced stadium colorectal cancer, according to research.
“The results suggest that the effect of vitamin D can depend on factors such as the dosage, the individual condition of patients and the duration of treatment,” Vargas added.
The primary source of vitamin D is exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. (East)
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has previously directed a study that suggested that Vitamin D can reduce the risk of cancer, especially colorectal cancer.
“However, large studies have not determined that Vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of colorectal polyps (before cancer) or cancer,” it said on its website.
“Optimal dose should be adapted to the health of the individual and current levels of vitamin D.”
One important restriction on the research is that the studies included in the analysis used different doses of Vitamin D and included patients at different stages of cancer, the authors noted.
They called Further research To determine exactly the optimal dose and “therapeutic efficiency”.
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“Based on our research, we recommend to individuals who have a high risk of colorectal cancer Follow their level of vitamin D and, if necessary, take daily vitamin D addition of 1000-4000 IU, especially for low vitamin D levels, “for Fox News Digital, author of the leading study, Dr. Monika Faket, doctors at Semmelweis University.
“Optimal dose should be adapted to the health of the individual and current levels of vitamin D.”
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For doctors, researchers suggest routine measurement and supplementation of vitamin D levels for prevention and treatment.
“Vitamin D plays a key role in treatment and prevention colorectal cancerBut further research is needed to determine the optimal dose and a specific role of genetic factors, “the fee added.
One important restriction on the research is that the studies included in the analysis used different doses of Vitamin D and included patients at different stages of cancer, the authors noted. (East)
“Molecular mechanisms of vitamin D – such as oncogenic regulation (mutated genes that can lead to cancer) and inhibition of tumor progression – require further scientific research.”
As the effect of vitamin D is closely associated with the patient’s condition, the doctor said, recommendations for treatment should be personalized.
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The primary source of vitamin D is exposure Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
It can also be obtained from nutritional sources, according to ACS, including oily fish and some mushrooms.
Some foods, including milk and some orange and cereal juices, are enriched with Vitamin D. (East)
There are some Food that is printed in Vitamin DIncluding milk, some orange juices and cereals, the above source is listed.
People can also take Vitamin D accessories to increase levels.
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“Most Americans do not get enough vitamin D in their diet, and many have low vitamin D levels in their blood,” ACS said on their website.
“Although the role of Vitamin D is still an active area of research and discussion in reducing the risk of cancer, it is recommended to avoid low vitamin D levels.”
