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14 June 2013

Breastfed infants severely deficient in vitamin D in South Korea

Breastfed infants in South Korea carry a significant risk of vitamin D deficiency, according to new research.

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7 May 2013

Vitamin D and pediatric bone health

Dr Cannell reviews some of the latest research on the importance of vitamin D for bone health in infants and children.

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6 May 2013

Supplementing infants: What dosage is best?

Several pediatric societies along with the IOM have recommended infants get 400 IU of vitamin D daily to fulfill their vitamin D needs.

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1 April 2013

Food allergy, a tale of two studies

The literature on vitamin D and food allergy is conflicting with some studies implying vitamin D protects against food allergy and some studies implying it causes it.

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26 October 2012

D deficiency among pregnant women in urban obstetric practice

Researchers in Detroit measured vitamin D levels in more than 2800 pregnant women taking prenatal vitamins in Detroit. Dr Cannell discusses the findings.

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15 October 2012

D status of breastfed infants low despite supplementation

Researchers in Turkey report that despite recommended daily vitamin D supplementation, the rate of vitamin D deficiency is high in 4-month-old breastfed infants.

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20 September 2012

Gestational exposure to air pollution linked to D deficiency in newborns

Research reports that gestational exposure to air pollution, especially in the third trimester, may contribute to lower vitamin D levels in infants.

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17 September 2012

Vitamin D during pregnancy may be critical for infant brain development

A study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy could hinder infants’ brain and motor development.

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25 June 2012

The breastfeeding mother: Breast milk as a biomarker?

Dr Cannell reviews past research by Professors Wagner, Hollis and colleagues examining vitamin D levels in breastfeeding mothers and infants.

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17 June 2012

Louisiana vitamin D levels: an intriguing study

In a study out of New Orleans, vitamin D levels were lowest in summer and winter, and highest in autumn and spring, differing from the majority of America.

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Information on the latest vitamin D news and research.

Tag Archives: infants

Breastfed infants severely deficient in vitamin D in South Korea

Vitamin D and pediatric bone health

Supplementing infants: What dosage is best?

Food allergy, a tale of two studies

D deficiency among pregnant women in urban obstetric practice

D status of breastfed infants low despite supplementation

Gestational exposure to air pollution linked to D deficiency in newborns

Vitamin D during pregnancy may be critical for infant brain development

The breastfeeding mother: Breast milk as a biomarker?

Louisiana vitamin D levels: an intriguing study

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