Researchers Find Link Between Vitamin D and Asbestosis
This study was not designed to explain whether supplementing with vitamin D will protect against asbestosis. This new research also does not examine if taking vitamin D will slow down the progression of existing ILD.
Still, there are a lot of good reasons to pay attention to the sunshine vitamin. Regardless of whether a person has been exposed to asbestos, no one should ignore very low vitamin D levels.
People already diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer, may benefit from a quick check of vitamin D levels.
According to the medical literature, up to 80 percent of people with cancer may be vitamin D deficient.
People can ask for a simple and relatively inexpensive blood test at their next doctor’s visit to find out if they are getting enough vitamin D.
If blood levels come back below normal, a physician or dietitian can help them find the safest and most effective way to remedy vitamin D deficiency.
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