Vitamin D Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases: Study
 

Scientists at Oxford University have discovered a link between vitamin D deficiency and genes related to both cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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Re: Vitamin D Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases: Study
 

An older news feed (2007) about the recommendation of Vitamin by the Canadian Cancer Society:

Canadian Cancer Society Announces Vitamin D Recommendation

08 June 2007
TORONTO - The Canadian Cancer Society is recommending a specific amount of Vitamin D supplementation for Canadians to consider taking. This first-time recommendation is based on the growing body of evidence about the link between Vitamin D and reducing risk for colorectal, breast and prostate cancers.
“The evidence is still growing in this area, but we want to give guidance to Canadians about this emerging area of cancer prevention based on what we know now,” says Heather Logan, Director, Cancer Control Policy, Canadian Cancer Society. “As we find out more we will update our recommendation.”
In consultation with their healthcare provider, the Society is recommending that:
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