Here's to your prostate Dad. Happy Father's Day!

In 2005, researchers from the Northern California Cancer Center (USA) proposed that Vitamin D may reduce prostate cancer risk. These researchers found that in men with certain gene variants, high sun exposure lowered prostate cancer risk by as much as 65%.

Earlier research has shown that the prostate uses Vitamin D to promote the normal growth of prostate cells and to inhibit the invasiveness and spread of prostate cancer cells to other parts of the body.

Scientists propose that men may benefit by increasing Vitamin D intake from diet and supplements. Foods rich in this vitamin include egg yolks, liver, cod liver oil, margarine and cereals are often fortified with this nutrient as well.

In my own personal opinion I have found that it is practically impossible to achieve proper nutrient consumption in our hectic lives. For this reason I do suggest supplementation with high quality, pharmaceutical grade Vitamin D3. This is a vitamin I believe most of us are deficient in and could benefit from at least 1-2000 IU's in daily supplementation. If doing so you should be working with your doctor to assure that your levels to not get too high. For more information on Vitamin D you can go to www.clintwoodhealtyu.com. In the Resource Center menu you can search vitamin D for complete info. Feel free to explore this information portal for info on any and all nutrients.

Have a great Father's Day.