High levels of vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” may significantly reduce the risk of liver cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people with higher vitamin D levels in their blood had a 50% lower risk of developing liver cancer.
The study also observed a general 20% reduction in risk for other types of cancer, particularly among men, according to Health.
The research analyzed data from over 33,000 men and women aged 40 to 69. Participants provided detailed information about their medical history, diet, and lifestyle, and underwent blood tests to measure vitamin D levels. Over a 16-year period, researchers tracked cancer diagnoses, with more than 3,000 cases reported during the study.
Scientists adjusted their analysis for common cancer risk factors, including age, body mass index, physical activity, alcohol intake, diet, and seasonal variations in vitamin D levels. They found that vitamin D had the most pronounced protective effect against liver cancer, especially in men.
The study did not find any significant link between vitamin D levels and the risk of lung or prostate cancer, though researchers note that higher vitamin D does not appear to increase the risk of these cancers.
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