How vitamin D may increase survival in colon cancer.

Colorectal cancer is considered a deadly disease worldwide, the number of patients of which is constantly increasing. But fortunately, modern research has presented some encouraging possibilities in this regard. Recent research studies have found that vitamin D, which is obtained through sunlight and some foods, is not only beneficial for colon cancer patients but can also significantly increase their chances of survival.

According to a new study, adequate amounts of vitamin D can prolong the lives of colon cancer patients. Various previous studies had also concluded that the risk of colon cancer is significantly reduced in people who consume high amounts of vitamin D. For example, in countries where sunlight is abundant and fish consumption is common in the diet of people — which is an important source of vitamin D — the chances of colon cancer have been reduced by about 50 percent.

The new study was conducted at the Boston Cancer Institute, USA, and involved 304 male and female patients. The researchers aimed to find out what the relationship is between vitamin D levels and the overall health and survival of cancer patients. The results of this study were published in the renowned journal Journal Of Clinical Oncology. The researchers wrote that according to this long-term study conducted over a period of six and a half years, patients whose vitamin D levels in their bodies were 25 percent or higher were 50 percent less likely to die, compared to patients whose vitamin D levels in their bodies were less than 25 percent.

This study has reinforced the important fact that vitamin D not only strengthens the immune system but can also help the body fight against dangerous diseases like cancer better. People with vitamin D deficiency not only have a weak immune system but also have a higher risk of inflammation, which can contribute to the spread of cancer.

Researchers say that the positive effects of vitamin D may also be related to its anti-inflammatory properties, as vitamin D reduces unnecessary inflammation in the body and promotes the growth of healthy cells. In addition, vitamin D also plays a role in DNA repair, which can prevent abnormal cell division (which is a major cause of cancer).

According to health experts, sunlight is the most important natural source of vitamin D, through which our skin is able to produce vitamin D. In addition, fatty fish, egg yolks, fish oil, and fortified foods rich in vitamin D are also useful for obtaining this vitamin.

After this research study, experts have suggested that vitamin D levels should be monitored regularly for cancer patients, and if a deficiency is found, this deficiency can be met through supplements with the advice of a doctor. However, experts have also warned that taking excessive vitamin D supplements can be harmful, so it is essential to consult a specialist doctor before using it.

Finally, it is worth saying that vitamin D is not only limited to strengthening bones or boosting immunity, but can also be a new hope for humans in life-threatening diseases like cancer. If more research is done on this topic, it could become an important component in cancer treatment strategies in the future, which is likely to benefit millions of patients.

Food Included Vitamin D:

✅ Fatty fish

Salmon

Mackerel

Tuna

Sardines

✅ Cod liver oil

Cod oil (one of the richest natural sources)

✅ Egg yolks

Egg yolks contain small amounts of vitamin D.

✅ Beef liver

In modest amounts, although not commonly consumed

✅ Fortified foods (manufacturers add vitamin D)

Fortified milk

Fortified plant-based milks (soy, almond, oat)

Fortified breakfast cereals

Fortified orange juice

Fortified yogurt

✅ Mushrooms exposed to UV light

Some varieties (such as maitake and UV-treated portobello) can provide vitamin D2.

✅ Cheese

Contains small amounts of vitamin D, but is usually not enough on its own