Vitamin D & Cancer

In this pivotal episode, Dr. Moss and his son, Ben, shed light on new insights into Vitamin D's role in cancer prevention, based on data from a study published in 2019. While the original research concluded that Vitamin D had no significant impact on cancer incidence, a meticulous reevaluation of the same data has revealed something crucial: Body Mass Index (BMI) plays a significant role in the effectiveness of Vitamin D supplementation for cancer prevention. Specifically, those with a 'normal' BMI showed a significant reduction in the incidence of advanced and metastatic cancers. Dr. Moss and Ben explore why these game-changing results haven't received the media attention they deserve and what this could mean for natural cancer prevention strategies. Tune in to this eye-opening discussion that presents the science you can't afford to ignore! Program Notes: Primary authors of cited paper: Walter C. Willett Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/walter-c-willett/ Edward L. Giovannucci, D.Sc., M.D. Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/31785 Articles cited in this podcast: Vitamin D Supplements and Prevention of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30415629/ [Cited 501 times by other papers.] Roni Caryn Rabin. Vitamin D and Fish Oils Are Ineffective for Preventing Cancer and Heart Disease. New York Times, Nov. 10, 2018. VITAL study: an incomplete picture? Eur Rev Med Pharmacol https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31002167/ [Cited 8 times.] Gina Kolata. Study Finds Another Condition That Vitamin D Pills Do Not Help New York Times, July 7, 2022: "The first part of VITAL, previously published, found that vitamin D did not prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease in trial participants." The VITAL Research Group. Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplements on Development of Advanced Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of the VITAL Randomized Clinical Trial.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33206192/ [Cited 72 times.] Vitamin D and Cancer: An Historical Overview of the Epidemiology and Mechanisms. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35406059/ [Cited 31 times.] "A comprehensive self-help plan for cancer includes medicinal mushrooms. They are indispensable". – Ralph W. Moss, PhD Recommended Product: 5 Defenders Mushroom Blend https://shop.realmushrooms.com/products/organic-mushroom-blend-capsules?ref=391 Life Extension Vitamin D3 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LPCNO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mosshyh20-20 For more information on cancer-fighting foods and supplements, please visit our website: https://www.themossreport.com Thanks for listening!