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Supplementation of calcium and vitamin D reduce the risk for cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Many studies have found supplemental calcium and vitamin D to be associated with reduced risk for common cancers. In a very resent double blind, randomized placebo-controlled study, cancer incidence was investigated over a period of four years (Lappe Jm, et al. 2007). The subjects were 1179 healthy post-menopausal women over 55 years of age. They were randomly divided into three groups. One group was given 1400-1500 mg of supplemental calcium daily, second group was given calcium plus 1100 mg of vitamin D3 daily, and the third group was given a placebo supplement. When the results were analyzed the researchers came to the conclusion that improving calcium and vitamin D nutritional status substantially reduces all cancer risk in post-menopausal women. Observational studies show a relatively consistent association between low vitamin D status, calcium or dairy intake, and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome (Pittas AG, et al. 2009). Metabolic syndrome is a condition preceding type 2 diabetes involving insulin resistance among other symptoms. The researchers analyzed several studies and concluded that vitamin D and calcium insufficiency may negatively influence glycemia (blood sugar control), where as combined supplementation with both nutrients may be beneficial in optimizing glucose metabolism. An easy way to get both calcium and vitamin D is by taking the BMJ formula. The BMJ not only provides calcium and vitamin D3, but also provides other important minerals, and they are all in an easy absorbable form. BioPro also carries 1000 IU vitamin D3 tablets. For more information and to order log on to www.TissueRecovery.com and click on BMJ the ultimate tissue support. Wishing you the best of health, Didrik References: Pittas AG, Lau J, et al. The role of vitamin D and calcium in type 2 diabetes. A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jun;92(6):2017-29.
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