Vitamin D and CLL connection found

[Guest guest]

A connection between amount of Vitamin D in the blood and

speed of progression of CLL has been found, according to

Mayo Clinic studies. The article can be found at:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101104094038.htm

Over the years I've read hundreds of articles making claims

about nutrition, vitamins, herbs, etc. Most never get

funded for serious studies; most are not considered valid by

major holistic health/medical websites. The debates

continue. But this study is by one of the most acclaimed

medical facilities in the U.S., so attention must be paid.

Whether you raise this with your oncologist is up to you and

whether your oncologist is willing to read the article is up

to him/her. I've been on Vitamin D3 supplements ever since

a metabolism test found my levels of calcium and D

shockingly low. I urge all CLLers to have their metabolism

tested today. This one may really help.

An article related to this topic discusses how mineral oil,

which many take to relieve constipation, may deplete Vitamin

D in the body. http://tinyurl.com/3na9w4g or

http://www.livestrong.com/article/477784-mineral-oil-vitamin-d-depletion/

Best,

Frances