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Vitamin D Cancer ProtectionThe relation ship between vitamin D cancer is inverse - a deficiency of vitamin d has such a strong relationship with cancer rates that main-line cancer fighting organizations are recommending a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D - Heart AttackOn January 8, 2007 a study by Harvard Medical School published in the medical journal Circulation concludes that people with low vitamin D levels and higher than normal blood pressure can boost heart attack risk more than more recognized conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. The body creates it's own vitamin D through exposure to sunlight. However, vitamin D deficiency is common in northern climates - particularly in winter. Most Canadians are thought to have low vitamin D levels, particularly when the winter sun is not intense enough create vitamin D. While researchers caution that it is "premature" to order vitamin D tests based on this study the Canadian Cancer Society recommends 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D each day as an aid to cancer prevention. Vitamin D & Bone GrowthThe Harvard study concluded that vitamin D interacts with receptors in the circulation system and effects the way blood vessels develop and respond to stress. Low vitamin D levels, on the other hand, are linked to circulatory and heart abnormalities. Vitamin D deficient subject had a 62% higher than normal risk of a "cardiovascular event" after adjusting for high cholesterol and blood pressure. Summary: Vitamin D, Heart Health and CancerBased on these recent studies, including the Canadian Cancer review, it's recommended that northern populations consider a daily supplement of vitamin D in the amount of 1,000 IU (based on consultation with a physician).Consider protecting yourself with this simple and inexpensive supplement! Particularly for masters runners living in northern latitudes vitamin D may literally be a lifesaver. Top of Vitamin D Cancer Back to The Benefit of Running
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