Higher levels of Vitamin D in blood linked to lower cancer risk: Study

A study conducted on Japanese adults on Thursday, found that higher levels of Vitamin D in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of developing certain cancers.

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"These findings support the hypothesis that Vitamin D has protective effects against cancers at many sites," researchers reported in a study published in ‘The BMJ medical journal.

Vitamin D is made by the skin in response to sunlight. By maintaining calcium levels in the body, it helps keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy.