Vitamin D deficiency linked to more aggressive Lymphoma

[D Bergy]

Some more research on vitamin D. There seems to be no end to the benefits of proper levels of this vitamin, and deficiency can cause many problems. Normal immune function seems to hinge on proper levels also.

Does this pertain to Crohn's? It certainly could be one factor of many, especially given the slightly higher rate of Cancer for those of us with Crohn's. Not to mention Osteoporosis, and the implication that our immune system is not quite working as it should.

Full story at the link below.

(NaturalNews) Lymphoma patients with vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to die from their cancer than patients with sufficient blood levels of the vitamin, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic and presented at a meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

http://www.naturalnews.com/028609_vitamin_D_lymphoma.html

Dan

 

[Starrburst12]

I remember reading about low vitamin D levels being associated with higher risk of Multiple Sclerosis a few years back. (another auto-immune disease)
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/MS_vitD_serum.htm Here is a short article about it.

 

[D Bergy]

To me, this begs the question. Is there a lower risk way of trying to improve your autoimmune condition, other than a simple vitamin D supplement?

It is low cost, has virtually no risk, especially if you have the simple blood test to check levels. If it does not help, you are out a few dollars.

Dan