Daily 400 IU Vitamin D is Sufficient to Prevent Deficiency in Infants
Author Information
Author(s): Mutlu Gul Yesiltepe, Kusdal Yusuf, Ozsu Elif, Cizmecioglu Filiz M, Hatun Sukru
Primary Institution: Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
Hypothesis
Is daily supplementation of 400 IU vitamin D sufficient to prevent vitamin D deficiency in infants?
Conclusion
The study concludes that 400 IU/day vitamin D is adequate to prevent vitamin D deficiency in infants.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of infants received the recommended 400 IU of vitamin D daily.
- 10% of subjects had serum 25-OH-D levels lower than 20 ng/ml.
- Among infants older than 12 months, only 20% continued vitamin D supplementation.
- Subjects with adequate compliance had sufficient 25-OH-D levels.
Takeaway
Giving babies 400 IU of vitamin D every day helps keep them healthy and prevents a disease called rickets.
Methodology
The study evaluated 85 infants' vitamin D status who were part of a national screening program, measuring their serum vitamin D levels after providing them with daily vitamin D supplementation.
Potential Biases
There may be bias in self-reported compliance from mothers.
Limitations
The study did not consider the infants' nutrition style and sun exposure.
Participant Demographics
The study included 85 healthy infants, with 45 girls and 40 boys, mean age of 263 days.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.00
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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