STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Evidence continues to accumulate showing that vitamin D is a strong ally to combat cancer
Low vitamin D levels are linked to an increased risk of cancers, while vitamin D can attach to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in your cells, setting off a series of signals that may affect how they grow, develop and survive
Although increasing vitamin D levels may help to reduce cancer deaths, health officials rarely recommend optimizing levels for this purpose
Vitamin D targets cancer in multiple ways, including anticancer, antimetastatic and anti-tumorigenic effects
The best way to optimize your vitamin D level is via regular sun exposure, which enhances production of melatonin — a potent anticancer agent
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