20-08-2015
Multiple studies have shown that vitamin D contributes to lowering the risk of certain cancers, mainly: colorectal, prostate and breast cancer. The anti-cancer effect of vitamin D, is closely related to the role it plays in various intracellular mechanisms relevant to cancer development, such as: regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis.
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In addition, this vitamin enables calcium to function properly in the body, and this is important for the proper functioning of the immune system. Any well-functioning immune system provides a strong defence against the development of cancer cells.
