A new study shows that pre-term infants need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day to ensure that they develop strong bones. Preemies are known to be at risk for vitamin D insufficiency. If levels of vitamin D are too low, infants and children can get rickets, which leads to softening and weakening of the bones. Recommendations from medical organizations on how much vitamin D should be given to preemies range from 400 IU to 1000 IU per ...Sunday, 5 May 2013
Pre-Term Infants may Need Vitamin D Supplements for Healthy Bones
A new study shows that pre-term infants need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day to ensure that they develop strong bones. Preemies are known to be at risk for vitamin D insufficiency. If levels of vitamin D are too low, infants and children can get rickets, which leads to softening and weakening of the bones. Recommendations from medical organizations on how much vitamin D should be given to preemies range from 400 IU to 1000 IU per ...
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