High Vitamin D Levels Associated With Skin Cancer

According to a study published in the Archives of Dermatology, individuals with higher levels of vitamin D appeared to have a higher risk of developing the basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the two most common types of skin cancer. High levels of Vitamin D are observed in individuals who get significant amounts of sun exposure. The study authors cautioned, however, that people should not stop taking vitamin D supplements for its other health benefits. The safest way to get vitamin D is from your diet rather than from the sun.