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Soaking up vitamin D in the sun ‘slashes risk of cancer death by 13%’


PLENTY of vitamin D slashes the risk of dying from cancer by 13 per cent or more.

Studies presented at the world’s biggest cancer summit all suggest more time outdoors or popping a daily pill could save thousands of lives.

 Research has found that soaking up vitamin D can reduce risk of dying from cancer

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Research has found that soaking up vitamin D can reduce risk of dying from cancerCredit: Getty – Contributor

An analysis of almost 80,000 adults by Michigan State University found those taking supplements were 13 per cent less likely to die of the disease in the following four years.

Lead researcher Dr Tarek Haykal told the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual conference in Chicago: “I would like to see more doctors consider prescribing vitamin D.”

In a second study, prostate tumour sufferers given statins and vitamin D saw their chances of dying fall by 38 per cent.

Research also reveals adults with low levels were more than twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer.

Meanwhile, a trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine found vitamin D had an “impressive” impact.

Dr Daniel Bikle, of California University in San Francisco, said Brits should consider supplements throughout their life.

He said: “Even if you start when you’re 65 and already have healthy levels, by taking a supplement you can reduce your risk of dying of cancer by 15 to 20 per cent.”

 Research also reveals adults with low levels were more than twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer

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Research also reveals adults with low levels were more than twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancerCredit: Alamy
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