Rates of vitamin D deficiency in early childhood linked to breastfeeding

A recent study determined that of children under the age of four, breastfeeding infants were the most likely to be deficient.

Open label trial discovers 1,200 IU/day more effective than 400 IU/day in managing influenza in infants

A recent open label trial found that higher doses of vitamin D in infants reduced duration of influenza symptoms.

Low maternal vitamin D status is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children

A recent study found an association between low maternal vitamin D status and impaired developmental outcomes in infants and toddlers.

Animal study suggests maternal vitamin D deficiency may predispose offspring to obesity

A mouse model found maternal vitamin D deficiency increased the offspring’s risk for long-term metabolic complications.

High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in an Arab population of mothers and newborns

Researchers discovered an alarming prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabian pregnant women and newborns.

Public health campaign launched in Missoula aims to reduce risk of preterm birth

GrassrootsHealth will be offering pregnant women vitamin D supplements and tests in an effort to reduce the number of preterm births in Missoula, MT.

Study finds extremely high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women in Northern India

A new study finds that 93.5% of pregnant women in Northern India are vitamin D deficient, which may put them and their infants at risk for complications.

RCT finds prenatal vitamin D supplementation may not reduce incidence of asthma and recurrent wheezing in children

The Vitamin D Council takes a closer look at a new study which has made media headlines, questioning the media’s broad interpretations of the results.

Vitamin D status linked to birth size in infants, according to new study

A recent study found that insufficient vitamin D status is linked with dangerously large birth size and increased likelihood of cesarean section.

Free vitamin program in the United Kingdom is not providing enough vitamin D

Dr. John Cannell discusses a free vitamin program for pregnant women, infants, and children that fails to give adequate amounts of vitamin D.