Global View Shows Link Between Endometrial Cancer And Vitamin D Status

Using newly available data on worldwide cancer incidence, researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have shown a clear association between deficiency in exposure to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB), and endometrial cancer. UVB exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the body. This form of vitamin D is also available through diet and supplements. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Women's Health / OBGYN on November 18th, 2007