Canadian women invited to join global Vitamin D study against breast cancer
Posted October 31, 2011 7:52 am.
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TORONTO, Ont. – As more studied point toward a direct link between increasing Vitamin D levels and a reduction in breast cancer, a new study by GrassRootsHealth is looking to find a definitive answer for Canadian women.
The GrassRootsHealth Breast Cancer Prevention Study in Canada hopes to examine the occurrence of breast cancer among women over 60, who achieve and maintain a targeted vitamin D level in their system.
Participants will be monitored and able to attain the planned vitamin D levels through their choice of UVB exposure, fortified foods or supplements.
In addition to breast cancer prevention, other positive effects of vitamin D on hypertension, falls, colds and flu will also be measured.
The study aims to enrol 1,000 women.
“We are hoping the study will solidify and quantify the case that vitamin D experts have been building for years: that increased vitamin D levels in women will significantly reduce breast cancer,” states Dr. Robert Banner, President Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
To sign up for the study or find more information you can visit grassrootshealth.net.
