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CANCER (BREAST)

 

2010

New folic acid data raises concerns about this synthetic vitamin's use and cancer risk.

Too little folate may cause the formation of cancer cells to develop and other problems like neural tube defects in a fetus. Too much folate can cause pre-cancerous cells to multiply too fast an may exceed the immune system's capability to recognize and eradicate them.

 

2008

Vitamin D and breast cancer: sunlight or supplements?

Higher vitamin D levels from exposure to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB), may reduce the incidence of breast cancer, according to new study.

 

2007

Vitamin D cuts cancer risk

Women who took nearly 3 times the recommended amount reduced risk by 60%

 

 

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