Dr. Barry Dworkin

Observational study of self-reported vitamin D intake and melanoma risk states, “In conclusion, regular use of vitamin D associates with fewer melanoma cases, when compared to non-use, but the causality between them is obscure.”

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 9, 2023

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Source:
Vitamin D supplement found to lower risk of melanoma, new study finds

Reference:
Regular use of vitamin D supplement is associated with fewer melanoma cases compared to non-use: a cross-sectional study in 498 adult subjects at risk of skin cancers

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