Lower vitamin D blood levels are associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer

Kidney and bladder cancer

Summary This study evaluated the relationship between vitamin D and bladder cancer. Blood samples were taken from 250 patients with bladder cancer. The results showed that lower blood levels of vitamin D were associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. More details can be found in the study. References Alison M Mondul, Stephanie J Weinstein, Satu…

Vitamin D can reduce the risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Leukemia and Lymphoma

Summary A scientific study, carried out between 1985 and 2002 with 29,133 male smokers in Finland, examined the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and the incidence of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It concluded that circulating 25(OH)D may provide a protective effect in the development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Further details can be found in the study. References…