Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer and takes the lives of almost 9,000 Americans annualy. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 120,000 Americans are diagnosed with Melanoma each year. The good news? If Melanoma is diagnosed and treated early, it is almost always curable.
In a study of women who previously had skin cancer, those who supplemented with Vitamin D and Calcium every day had 57% fewer melanomas than those who did not take the supplements.
Wear sun screen, limit sun exposure, examine your body head-to-toe each month, and supplement!
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps control how quickly cells replicate, and may have the potential to keep cancer growth in check. Although the research has not proven that vitamin D will help those who have not previously had melanoma, there is enough evidence to conclude that there is a strong link between the two. For those of us who would rather be safe than sorry, a vitamin D supplement is a great preventative step.
Vitamin D-rich foods: Atlantic herring, Salmon, eggs, soy milk, and mushrooms.
Recommended supplement: Vitmain D3 or ProOmega-D
Calcium
Not only has calcium been found to reduce the risk of melanoma in previously diagnosed patients, but it also has been found to reduce tumor growth in patients with colon cancer.
Calcium-rich foods: mozzarella cheese, collard greens, broccoli rabe, kale, soy beans, bok choy.
Guide to Calcium-Rich Foods from the National Osteoporosis Foundation
Recommended supplement: Daily-Cal™
Healthy Skin Essentials
Our bodies need calcium and vitamin D not only for the skin but also for bone and heart health. Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D and taking your supplements is a great way to take caution and keep your body healthy and strong.
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