Study shows vitamin D substantially decreases pancreatic cancer risk

_**MND:**_ If there were a "top ten" list of the most sought for nutrients today,  Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids would certainly fight for the number one position.

At MND, keep an eye on the hype factor for nutrients, sometimes the good news seem compelling. Take the latest  on vitamin D's anti-cancerous properties: Nutraingredients posted on a Harvard study [1], Since we like to hear it from the horse's mouth we followed the link to the study itself  [2].

Bottom line from the Harvard study:"._.Among participants in five large prospective cohorts, higher plasma levels of 25(OH)D were associated with a lower risk for pancreatic cancer.." _

The study consisted of a pooled analysis of nested case–control studies with 451 cases and 1,167 controls from five cohorts through 2008…"

That is a good size study. So conversely, low level of Vitamin D in your blood would raise the pancreatic cancer risk. Is it true for other forms of cancer? Couple studies suggest it, but the evidence seems weak [3]:'…Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with increased cancer incidence and mortality in men, particularly for digestive-system cancers…" The  overall cancer incidence reduction was 17%

_Note that [3] has this interesting data:"..The vitamin D supplementation necessary to achieve a 25(OH)D increment of 25 nmol/L [threshold for benefit] may be at least 1500 IU/day…"_

But then having a low 25(OH)D was associated with other ills than cancer, particularly

* Multiple Sclerosis [4]
* Urinary Tract Infection [5]
* Cognition [6]
* Chronic Pain [7,8]

_**Warning:** Another study sounds a caution alarm, deeming Vitamin D immunosupressive [9]._

**_Since so many studies suggest that low levels of vitamin D blood serums are associated with disease risk, we are waiting for studies showing that actual  supplementation is helpful._**

**Talk to your Doctor**

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Sources:

[1] [NutraIngredients][3] ; "[Vitamin D may slash pancreatic cancer risk: Harvard study][4]" ; 14 December 2011

[2] aacrj journals, Cancer Epidemiology, markers and Prevention;  "Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer" ; Aug 30, 2011

[3][ JNCI (Journal of The National Cancer Institute)][5] ; "Prospective Study of Predictors of Vitamin D Status and Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Men" ; 2005

[4] MediNewsDigest: [Study Shows Expectant Mothers Taking Some Vitamin D Could Reduce The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis in Offsprings][6]

[5] MediNewsDigest: [Urinary Tract Infections: Vitamin D could help][7]

[6] MedNnewsDigest: [Vitamin D intake associated with cognitive performance in older women (Neurology)][8]

[7] MediNewsDigest: [Does Vitamin D Help Chronic Pain?][9]

[8] MediNewsDigest: : [Chronic Pain, Gender Differences, and Vitamin D and Fish Oils Treatments (sciencedirect)][10]

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[5]: http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/98/7/451
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[8]: http://www.medinewsdigest.com/../../../../../?p=1297
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