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Category: vitamin D
The big, fat reason why prostate cancer research is so flawed…
Every year, almost 200,000 men in the U.S. hear these four words: “You have prostate cancer.” It can throw you into a complete tailspin — involving doctor visits, harmful biopsies, drugs, scans, [...]
The simple DIY recipe for powerful, natural SPF
I recommend soaking up as much of the sun’s rays as you can this summer. I always advise spending at least 15 to 20 minutes in the sun every day (and strive to gradually increase this duration [...]
The nutritional deficiency plaguing elite NFL athletes
One of the biggest dangers elite NFL players face is something you might never suspect — a nutritional deficiency. In fact, a new study found that a shocking number of professional football [...]
Prevent colon cancer by getting more of THIS
For once, some good news about vitamins was all over the mainstream media. A recent study showed that people with higher levels of one vital nutrient have a lower risk of colon cancer. Of course, [...]
Six reasons why you’re still vitamin D deficient
Vitamin D is one of the absolute best supplements you can take to support your health and longevity. Unfortunately, a majority of Americans — nearly 80 percent to be exact — simply aren’t [...]
How fun in the sun can actually keep skin cancer away
Summer is finally upon us once again. And it’s a perfect time to revisit a few huge medical myths about sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin cancer. Perhaps the most striking study about the [...]
Why you shouldn’t stop taking vitamin D — even in the summertime
Now that we’re entering the time of year when time spent in the sun increases significantly, you might consider taking a “summer vacation” from supplementing with vitamin D. But I’m here to tell [...]
Tips for boosting vitamin D the “old fashioned” way
During this time of year, the sun is high enough in the sky (typically between about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) to activate your skin’s natural production of vitamin D. So, do your best to make it [...]
Slash your cancer risk with this key “prevention vitamin”
For years now, I’ve been reporting a steady drumbeat of findings that show vitamin D prevents chronic diseases — including cancer. And the findings just keep coming. In fact, a new Japanese study [...]