Sunlight, Vitamin D and Cancer

Getting more sun is healthier, despite the risk of getting skin cancer. This is the conclusion of a research done by the Institute of Cancer Research in Oslo, Norway. According to the study, the health benefits of getting more sunshine - which translates to more Vitamin D for the body - far outweighs the risk of skin cancer caused by UV exposure.

VItamin D vs. Cancer

Vitamin is the newest vitamin to be enlisted in the battle against cancer. According to the researchers of the Moores Cancer Center, adequate Vitamin D intake may prevent breast and colorectal cancer. Vitamin D - also known as the sunshine vitamin - can be taken from milk, fish and fish liver oils. Exposure to sunlight will also simulate the skin to produce Vitamin D, hence the term sunshine vitamin.