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Saturday, 17 March 2012

Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders


Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders
A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis MS, and lupus. Researchers found, through mapping vitamin D receptor binding throughout the human genome, that vitamin D deficiency is a major environmental factor in increasing the risk of developing these disorders.

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