Vitamin D Cancer - Does Vitamin D Supplementation Help in Cancer Prevention?

Many research studies on the vitamin D cancer relationship have been conducted. Many evidences in the form of animal, laboratory and epidemiologic evidence point towards the role of vitamin D as a protective agent against some forms of cancer.

Role of Vitamin D in Cancer Prevention

A few dietary surveys have shown that a good intake of dairy foods on a regular basis is associated with lower incidence of colon cancer. Daily foods are rich in vitamin D and calcium. This shows that a greater intake of calcium and vitamin D is helpful in lowering the incidence of colon cancer.

However, further studies and advanced clinical trials still need to be conducted in order to conclusively determine -

- the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cancer risk

- whether supplementary intake of vitamin D plays a protective role against some forms of cancer.

Therefore, it would be premature to advice vitamin D supplementation for preventing cancer until such trials are conducted and scientific evidence is established.