High levels of vitamin D may be linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the United States.
In a new study, researchers found that participants with the highest levels of vitamin D in their blood had up to a 40 percent reduced risk of colorectal cancer (compared to study members with the lowest vitamin D levels). The study included 1,248 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer, as well as 1,248 people who were free of the disease.
In previous research, scientists discovered that vitamin D may help prevent colon cancer by aiding the body in eliminating a highly toxic substance known as lithocholic acid. Since it's difficult to obtain your recommended daily intake of D solely through dietary sources, many medical experts recommend increasing your vitamin D levels by taking a dietary supplement.
In order to guarantee we always have Vitamin D3 stored in our body so we always have more than sufficient to meet our daily needs 25(OH)D levels have to be around 50ng/ml. @ 60ng/ml human breast milk is a naturally Vitamin D3 replete food for babies. At latitude 32 this took the mums 6400iu/daily/D3. Further north more may be required.
1000iu/daily/D3 per 25lbs is generally sufficient though people with Diabetes or Celiac or other chronic inflammatory condition may require more. 10,000iu/daily is known to be safe even in sunny countries.
MCT oil based capsules are very stable, unlikely to go rancid, easily absorbed and metabolized and avoid the problem of increasing omega 6 level.
Aim for around $10 for 200 x 5000iu
Taking vitamin D with the largest meal of the day improves uptake.
After you have been taking an EFFECTIVE amount for 3 months it’s worth having a postal 25(OH)D test to ensure you are taking sufficient.