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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVit D boosts chemotherapy success in breast cancer
This is a relatively small study so more studies are needed.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260428004119.htm
Date: April 28, 2026
Source: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Summary: A daily vitamin D supplement may quietly supercharge
chemotherapy. In a small study, women who took low doses alongside
treatment were far more likely to see their cancer vanish than those who
didnt. Since vitamin D also supports immune functionand many patients
are deficientit could be playing a bigger role than expected.
Scientists say this affordable approach deserves much deeper investigation.
hlthe2b
(114,376 posts)I increased mine to 4000 IU / day with the advent of COVID-19 (so did Anthony Fauci, MD and many others) and I continue to this day. This study only supplemented with 2000 IU which is not very much. It remains to be seen if a higher dose would provide more benefit, but it is interesting finding nonetheless.
Phoenix61
(18,871 posts)Doctor to check for anemia. I was tired all the time. I'd wake up tired and thought that low iron might be the culprit. She did that test and a vitamin D test. My iron was fine but I was deficient in vitamin D. I started taking supplements and about a month later my energy level was back to normal. Truly amazing what a difference it made.