Latest on Vitamin D: No link to cancer
After years of being overlooked and ignored, vitamin D is in vogue! This recent story in The Washington Post («www.washingtonpost.com») is typical of dozens of recent articles highlighting this newly fashionable nutrient.
Vitamin D is essential for proper calcium metabolism, which makes it an important player in preventing osteoporosis. It’s also among the most common nutrient deficiencies, especially among the elderly. Many scientists are now pressing the government to increase the daily recommended allowance for this nutrient.
There’s also been a lot of buzz that vitamin D may play an important role in preventing cancer. So many will be surprised by a new study concluding that «www.medicalnewstoday.com». See also the discussion on this recent blog post: «blog.nutritiondata.com»
