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"Vitamin D is quickly becoming the "go-to" remedy for treating a wide range of illnesses, from osteoporosis to atherosclerosis. However, new evidence from a Wake Forest University School of Medicine study suggests that supplementing vitamin D in those with low levels may have different effects based on patient race and, in black individuals, the supplement could actually do harm."

"Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, according to researchers at the University of Warwick."

"A new study has found that the amount of vitamin D in patients being treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was strongly associated with cancer progression and overall survival. The results will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in New Orleans."

"Vitamin B6 appears to play a beneficial role in preventing colon cancer, a study published Tuesday concluded."

"uBiome is a citizen science project that allows the public access to cutting edge sequencing technology to understand their health through the microbiome. How does the microbiome affect my health? We are all covered in trillions of microbes -- in fact, they outnumber human cells 10:1. The trillions of bacteria live on and in us are collectively called the microbiome. Like the rainforest, the healthy human microbiome is a balanced ecosystem. The correct balance of microbes keeps potential pathogens in check and regulates our immune system. Microbes also perform essential functions such as digesting food and synthesizing vitamins. Studies have also linked the microbiome to human mood and behavior, as well as many gut disorders, eczema, and chronic sinusitis."

"A study conducted by researchers at cancer centers across the US has found a link between omega-3 fatty acids and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish including salmon, trout, and fresh tuna, and in fish oil supplements. The study, published online July 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, looked at blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids in some of the men enrolled in the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) of more than 35,000 men over age 50 in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The study did not collect information on the men's diets. Therefore, it's not clear whether the omega-3 fatty acids in their blood came from food or from supplements."

Okra plant generally takes around 45 to 60 days to become ready to harvest fruit. Okra is said as a health food because it is blessed with a high fiber, high antioxidants, Vitamin C, calcium, potassium and folate content.

Prostate cancer is characterized as the development of the cancer cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Unhealthy diet has been the root cause for many general and severe health problems. A diet that lack Vitamin D makes the individual prone to prostate cancer.

"Das Krebsrisiko ließe sich mit gesunder Kost bei den meisten Krebsarten wie Brust-, Pankreas-, Nierenzell-, Blut- und Prostatakrebs sowie Lymphome nicht senken. Nur bei Speiseröhrenkrebs, Lungenkrebs nur bei Rauchern, und Darmkrebs - nur bei Ex-Rauchern- ergab sich eine geringe Senkung des relativen Risikos um acht bis neun Prozent. Die europäische EPIC-Studie mit allein 53.000 Teilnehmern in Deutschland und 500.000 in ganz Westeuropa ist im Jahr 1992 gestartet."