Vitamin D: Truth & Hype
What is Vitamin D?
TRUTH
Eh, Hype. Cancer? Come on man!
UBER KNOWLEDGE BOMBS
Examine.com has this to say:
An improvement in muscular control in the elderly.
- Vitamin D supplementation is strongly associated with a notable decrease in the risk of colorectal cancer, with some possible decreases in risk of other cancers such as breast. The Lancet meta-analysis assessed outcomes for those already diagnosed, and did not look at risk of cancer.
- Appears to be a significant protective factor for the development of multiple sclerosis.
- Usage for improving mood pertaining to seasonal affective disorders.
- Potential (albeit thought to be minor) benefits to glucose control via aiding pancreatic function.
You can ready more of there research here: https://examine.com/nutrition/the-truth-about-vitamin-d/
