There are more than 259,000 people living in the U.S. who have leukemia or are in remission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, researchers have discovered a link between chronic lymphocytic leukemia and vitamin D.
The most recent study adds to previous evidence that vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for the progression of several cancers, including colorectal, melanoma, lung and breast cancer. Low levels of this vitamin may lead to poorer outcomes.
For the new research, scientists from the Mayo Clinic discovered that cancer also progressed much faster in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients who had insufficient vitamin D levels. These individuals were nearly twice as likely to die compared to patients who had adequate amounts of the nutrient.
The investigators also found that when vitamin D levels were increased, it led patients to a longer survival time.
Lead researcher Tait Shanafelt said that "between one-fourth and one-half of patients seen in routine clinical practice have vitamin D levels below the optimal range." He added that that there may be up to 1 billion people worldwide who have insufficient amounts of vitamin D.
Individuals with leukemia increase their vitamin D levels by consuming more tuna, salmon, eggs or mushrooms.
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The best way to increase your vitamin D-3 is to spend 15 minutes a day in the sun between 10am and 2pm.
Everyone reading this posting should get their vitamin D-3 levels checked.
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