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BBC's Dr Michael Mosley says he's taking 2p pill to stop dementia and cancer
Health expert Dr Michael Mosley says he's taking a 2p pill for the rest of his life to ward off cancer and dementia - and he's urging others to follow the same advice
"That, and the fact older people tend to spend more time indoors or in the shade, means that vitamin D deficiency is very common in the over 60s, even in the summer months, particularly if you have darker skin." "But there's mounting evidence that to enjoy the benefits in these areas, such as preventing colon cancer and maintaining brain health, you need bigger doses than routinely recommended. For instance, when it comes to cancer, a very recent study, published in the journal Science, showed that one of the ways taking large doses of vitamin D might work is by boosting the sort of gut bacteria that are particularly good at preventing the growth of bowel cancers. "
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