Here’s what we know about vitamin D
Many studies suggest that we may need more vitamin D than presently recommended to prevent chronic disease.
Dr. Christine Gonzalez reviewed the evidence for disease prevention. Let’s focus on what’s known and what requires more evidence.
Here’s what we know.
- The best evidence for the possible role of vitamin D in protecting against cancer comes from colorectal cancer studies.
- Evidence is strong for the potential role of vitamin D in preventing fractures and falls.
- Further studies are needed to vitamin D in protecting against heart disease, autoimmune diseases, influenza, diabetes, and depression.
The bottom line.
New vitamin D dosing recommendations from Canada are here.
11/16/10 19:27 JR