January 2006

UV Foundation applauds study results

Studies from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and the Moore Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego, have continued to support the link between Vitamin D and positive health issues ranging from lung health and new asthma treatments to the prevention of cancers of the colon and breast.

These studies showed that daily intake of 1,000 units of Vitamin D cuts the odds of getting colon cancer by about half, and the chances of breast and ovarian cancer by about one third.

Frequent, sensible exposure to ultraviolet light helps the body produce Vitamin D and that you cannot “overdose” on Vitamin D that is produced through UV exposure.

Jim Shepherd, president of the UV Foundation, is concerned, however, that the medical community continues to promote the use of “Vitamin D supplements” as the preferred way to get the recommended doses of Vitamin D and overlooks the natural way — sun exposure. Just 10–20 minutes of sunshine on your arms and legs will do it.

Source: www.usnewswire.com/

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