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Vitamin D might help prevent colon cancer. A new study finds high levels of vitamin D in the blood are linked to lower risks of colorectal cancer. But researchers say it's not clear if higher intake of the vitamin actually prevents the disease.

The finding is based on a study of more than 500,000 people from ten countries in Europe.

The research is published online in the British Medical Journal.