Why vitamin D is important for children and what are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in children?
Vitamin D is one of the best nutrients your baby needs and as a new mom, you should be aware of this.
What Is the Importance of Vitamin D?
Vitamin D Plays A major Role In
Fighting infections and strengthening the immune system
Promoting brain development
Maintaining healthy bones
Making sure the heart, muscles, and brain work efficiently
Helping the respiratory system, and
Has anti-cancer effects
Also, Vitamin D helps in regulating the levels of calcium and phosphorous and in the mineralization of bones.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency In Babies
Who Are at Risk?
There are some instances where children are likely to suffer from a deficiency of vitamin D.
Your child's body is not able to make sufficient vitamin D
Those who mostly stay indoors have darker skin, or who cover the skin mostly, and whose mothers suffer from a deficiency of vitamin D
Who are breastfed for a long time
Lack of vitamin D in the diet
Major Diseases Due To Vitamin D Deficiency In Children
Rickets
Cardiomyopathy
Other Diseases: Cancer, heart diseases, infectious disorders, autoimmune diseases, and diabetics.
Pregnancy and Vitamin D Deficiency
The quantity of Vitamin D stores in the pregnant woman body has much impact on the fetus and, so, you should take vitamin D supplements throughout your pregnancy. Moreover, women who are obese are more prone to Vitamin D deficiency as compared to others.
Food Sources Of Vitamin D
Cod liver oil
Oily fish (such as purchase, herring, sardines, tuna, trout, mackerel, and salmon)
Infant formula milk
Fortified foods
Eggs
Cheese
Orange juice
Talk to your baby's healthcare provider to find the best vitamin D supplements for your child.
Published on 26-Feb-2019 15:51:20
