I want to talk to you today about a vitamin that is the most anti-cancer vitamin that exists — vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin.
I am always surprised by the misinformation from the medical industry regarding the vitamins the body needs to maintain proper metabolism. Vitamin D is the most impactful vitamin in terms of avoiding the cancer epidemic.
Let me explain how we have been diverted from the path of having enough vitamin D and access to sunlight, which is how our bodies produce it naturally. From 1970 to 1980, dermatologists conducted a significant campaign against sun exposure. This happened because there had been an increase in cases of malignant melanoma, a type of deadly skin cancer, during those years.
Melanoma occurs in melanocytes, the cells that produce skin pigment. Of all skin cancers, malignant melanoma is the most aggressive and potentially deadly. Dermatologists believed that ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun caused it. Their solution was to recommend that people protect their skin with sunscreen, long sleeves, hats, and sunscreen creams.
Incredibly, as the use of sunscreen creams increased, cases of melanoma skyrocketed dramatically — more than doubling instead of declining. Experts then claimed people were getting too much sun exposure because they felt protected by sunscreen. However, later scientific investigation discovered that UVB and UVA rays are carcinogenic, and sunscreen creams only block UVB, not UVA.
Malignant melanoma occurs only from excessive sun exposure, which burns and destroys the cell’s DNA and mitochondria. The problem was not the sun’s rays but extreme overexposure by some individuals.
Here’s the crucial fact — UVB rays are our bodies to produce vitamin D from sunlight. Just 30 minutes of modest sunbathing equals 50,000 units of vitamin D. Vitamin D regulates calcium levels throughout the body, including in the brain. Lack of vitamin D can lead to calcification issues, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, and osteoporosis.
Vitamin D also protects the immune system, which is critical for defending against cancer. By demonizing sunlight exposure, the medical industry inadvertently contributed to rampant vitamin D deficiencies that increase cancer risk. We need moderate sunlight to generate this essential anti-cancer vitamin.
The truth is that vitamin D from the sun, in reasonable doses, is pivotal for overall health and cancer prevention. We must dispel the myths and ensure we get sufficient amounts of this vital nutrient, whether from safe sun exposure or high-quality supplementation. Don’t let misinformation block you from accessing the most anti-cancer vitamin nature provides.