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Prevent cancer by taking a simple vitamin supplement.  The most powerful cancer fighter ever discovered.

Several studies have been done which indicate you can significantly reduce your risk of cancer by boosting your intake of vitamin D to 1,000 IEUs per day.

Dr. Al Sears who specializes in holistic health pointed out several research findings in his December 2007 newsletter.  Notable findings include:

  • A study at a university in Nebraska showed that vitamin D could reduce cancers in women by 77%

  • University of California at San Diego researchers found evidence that vitamin D could reduce the risk of breast cancer by 50% and colon cancer by 65%

  • A Harvard University sponsored report published by the National Cancer Institute in September 2006 stated vitamin D could reduce cancer death rate by 29% and drop stomach, throat,and colon cancer by 45%

The Canadian Cancer Society conducted a nationwide campaign in the summer of 2006 recommending their citizens take 1000 IEUs of vitamin D daily.

To reduce the risk of cancer Dr. Sears recommends:

  • Take at least 1,000 IEUs of vitamin D daily

  • Eat vitamin D-rich foods like fish, eggs, and milk.  Other sources of vitamin D include fish oil, liver, oatmeal, salmon, sardines, sweet potatoes, and tuna

  • Get 20 minutes of sunlight daily if you are fair-skinned and 40 minutes if you are dark skinned

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, so this mineral supplement should also be taken.  A daily dose of 1500 mg is recommended.  Calcium is also more effective when taken in smaller doses spread throughout the day and should be taken with food.  Note:  D-calcium-phosphate interferes with the absorption of multiple vitamin nutrients; therefore this form of calcium supplement is not recommended.


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Information stated here was derived from the following sources:

  1. Dr. Al Sears, http://www.alsearsmd.com,  8/16/07 and 12/23/07
  2. Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James F Balch, MD. and Phyllis A Balch. CNC, page 9
  3. Life Extension Foundation, Disease Prevention and Treatment, 3rd edition, p 390