Two Common Vitamin Deficiencies Drive Up Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. And it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women combined.
They’re KILLERS… and reducing our risk for them should be a TOP priority.
Extreme dieting or intense exercise for hours every day would do the trick. But let’s be realistic. Most of us won’t be able to sustain such restrictive lifestyle changes.
That’s what makes some recent research so exciting. Scientists stumbled upon an incredibly easy, natural way to slash your risk for breast and colon cancer that any one of us can stick to.
It turns out two specific nutrients are tied to a reduced risk for these top killers.
Various studies have hinted at the connection between certain nutrient deficiencies and increased cancer risk.
But they’ve generally been the kind that establishes correlation, not causation. In other words, we can see a connection, but we can’t PROVE it.
But the study I want to share with you today is different. It used a method called Mendelian randomization (MR), which incorporates factors that help evaluate causal links between a disease (such as cancer) and risk factors (like nutrient deficiencies).
MR allowed researchers to link TWO SPECIFIC nutrient deficiencies to an increased risk of TWO TOP cancers.
- vitamin B12 deficiency drives up colorectal cancer risk
- magnesium deficiency raises breast cancer risk
These findings are the “gold standard” variety, meaning they’re “robust and reproducible.”
Since breast and colon cancer are so common, this study makes a strong case for having your levels of both nutrients tested.
And, of course, (most importantly) for correcting any deficiencies you have.
It’s easy to naturally raise your levels of these nutrients. Eating more pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, avocados, and cashews will boost magnesium levels. While salmon, eggs, liver, beef, and dairy products are good sources of vitamin B12.
Both nutrients are available as supplements as well.
P.S. SLASH cancer risk in 4 minutes a day!
SOURCE:
Kim, J. Y., et al. (2023). An atlas of associations between 14 micronutrients and 22 cancer outcomes: Mendelian randomization analyses. BMC Medicine. doi: 10. 1186 /s12916 -023 -03018-y
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
For years he’s been the trusted doctor for celebrities, world-class athletes, and countless seniors looking to reclaim their health.
And now…for the first time ever… he’s making his medical breakthroughs available to readers all across America.
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D. is one of the most pioneering and innovative minds in medicine today – and he delivers cutting-edge cures each month through his Natural Health Response newsletter.
Natural Health Response readers get full access to Dr. Gerhauser’s protocols for chronic pain… heart disease… diabetes… Alzheimer’s… and even cancer. These are the very same treatments Dr. Gerhauser recommends to his own patients at his practice in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition to being a board-certified medical doctor, Dr. Gerhauser has earned two master’s degrees and has served as a clinical professor at the University of Arizona.
And as a physician at the world-famous Canyon Ranch, Dr. Gerhauser treated celebrities from around the world who paid dearly for the type of next-generation health information he provides Natural Health Response readers each month.
View More Free Articles
HIDDEN Factors that Block D Production
I’ve warned about the dangers of vitamin D deficiency for decades. But in recent years, mainstream medicine has FINALLY started to catch on to the role of vitamin D in your health—and I think that’s great. Of course, the sun is the number one way to load up on vitamin D. But sunlight alone might […]
Sync Your Circadian Rhythm to SLASH Diabetes Risk
Two studies on the connection between circadian rhythm and diabetes caught my eye recently. They tackle the issue from opposite ends of the spectrum—one showing the metabolic benefits of light during the day and the other showing the risks of light exposure at night. But together, they make one thing crystal clear: managing your circadian […]
Nutrient Targets the TOP 12 Hallmarks of Aging
All sorts of factors can accelerate your trip down the road to aging and disease—like chronic stress, inflammation, smoking, pollution, junk food, pesticides, being sedentary, and more. These things impact key pathways that age your body faster by triggering processes like cellular senescence, dysbiosis, stem cell exhaustion, and beyond. However, one nutrient can influence the […]
Chilling Hack Heats Up Heart Health
Generally, I’m not into fads. I tend to give them the cold shoulder—especially when it comes to your health. Some are useless, others are stupid and a few are downright dangerous. Well, there’s a new fad making its way around the Internet. It might seem to fit in the “stupid” or “dangerous” category when you […]
Top 4 DRUG-FREE Blood Sugar Regulators
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could control your blood sugar without taking a single drug? Well, I’ve got good news for you… You CAN. Of course, it should go without saying that three of the top metabolism influencers—diet, exercise, and minding your circadian rhythm—are big players in making that happen. However, a handful of […]
Ditch the Eye Drops for This “Dry Eyes” FIX!
If you battle dry eyes, I’m sure you’re grateful for the relief eye drops provide…. even if it’s only temporary. The problem with artificial tears is that they’re nothing like your body’s natural version, which contains multiple layers to keep your eye surface healthy and hydrated. Even worse, eye drops do nothing to help CORRECT […]
EASY Food Fixes Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud
It’s NOT your imagination, and you’re NOT alone. Seasonal allergies hit early and HARD this year. In fact, in some cases, folks who’ve never battled seasonal allergies are struggling with symptoms. I do love the change of seasons. Breathing in the smell of fresh-cut grass and seeing the vibrant colors of the blooming crepe myrtle […]
Simple Lifestyle Change Slashes Heart Disease Mortality 39%
Life is full of choices. The best anyone can do is to make one good one at a time. That’s why, the next time you have a choice between taking the stairs or the elevator, take the stairs. I guarantee you’ll be BLOWN away by the payoff. And a new study proves those benefits in […]
The Hidden Habit That’s Packing on the Pounds
It’s no secret that losing weight is hard. People try diet after diet, yet in the end, most either give up… or the weight they lose just piles right back on. (Sound familiar?) There are PLENTY of reasons for the current obesity epidemic, and I’ve shared many here in Natural Health Today. But today, I’ll […]
Overlooked Secret Weapon Against Stroke
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in America for 100 years. And with the recent dramatic rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, things are only going to go from bad to worse. But there’s more to heart health than losing a few pounds, eating all the right foods, or even exercising […]