Vitamin D is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, and low levels of vitamin D3 are linked to inflammatory bowel disease, and, consequently, an increased risk of colon cancer. Clostridium difficile infection occurs at a higher rate among people with IBD, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Studies show that vitamin D supplementation may help lower this risk as it aids in reducing inflammation throughout the body.

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