Vitamin D, Calcium Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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At this point in time, a recommendation that women take vitamin D or calcium to decrease their breast cancer risk is not warranted, she said.

"I don't think we should go that far," Stevens said. "The society doesn't recommend the use of any vitamin supplements" to prevent breast cancer.

"I don't think this study says that we should change that," Stevens said. "At this point, the evidence doesn't support anything more than getting a good diet and maintaining good levels of physical activity," she said.

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For more information on cancer and vitamin D, visit the American Cancer Society.

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