Vitamin D for Kids!

Vitamin D has become a very important element of nutrition and supplementation. Compared to the health knowledge people had five years ago, parents now,  know more about Vitamin D and other health supplements. Vitamin D is on the top of the mind for many parents, these days. Beginning from infants to even the hundred year olds, vitamin D plays a major role in health.
It helps maintain strong bones, prevent chronic diseases, including those related to immune and cardiovascular systems.

Infants who are breast-fed need vitamin D supplements of upto 400 IU a day, during the initial few days of birth. A formula-fed infant, if consuming 32 Ozs of milk per day, is understood to have sufficient Vitamin D intake. Even toddlers and adolescents, who consume a glass of milk per day, need supplements of vitamin D.

Vitamin D supplements come in drops, chewable tablets, gummies and capsule forms....along with fortified forms of food like Milk, Orange juice, certain Cereals, etc....vitamin D is also present in many natural foods such as few types of Mushrooms, salmon fish, tuna fish, mackerel, sardines,
Eggs, liver, beef, swiss cheese etc.

Not just exposure to full sun for vitamin D, but taking supplements has also become vital in maintaining adequate levels of absorption. Consider following these steps for better long-term life!
 

-Prathyusha Talluri