Comments on: Vitamin D

By: zinc vitamins

zinc vitamins — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:33:58 +0000

I found a great website but now I’ve lost it. It mentioned erm, Zinc, Vitamin A and others I can’t remember though.

By: confused

confused — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:01:02 +0000

Your body makes vitamin D when you are exposed to the ultraviolet B (UVB) rays in sunlight. You probably need from 5 to 30 minutes of exposure to the skin on your face, arms, back or legs (without sunscreen) twice every week. Since exposure to sunlight is a risk for skin cancer, you should use sunscreen after a few minutes in the sun and even in the winter and on hazy, cloudy days.
The amount of exposure also depends on the time of the year. In the northern hemisphere, the UVB is more intense during the summer months and less intense during the winter months. In fact, if you live north of the 42-degrees latitude, you will have a difficult time getting enough vitamin D from the sun from November through February. If you live north of a line drawn on a map from the northern border of California to Boston, Massachusetts, you will probably need additional vitamin D from the foods you eat during the winter.

The intensity of UVB rays is also reduced by clouds, pollution and UVB will not travel through glass, so sitting next to a window will not give you enough sunlight to make vitamin D.

Vitamin D is found in oily fish like tuna and salmon as well as in fortified foods like milk and breakfast cereals. You can also take vitamin D supplements.

Vitamin D is necessary for absorption and utilization of calcium, so you need adequate amounts of vitamin D for healthy bones. A deficiency of vitamin D in children will cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Research studies also suggest that getting enough vitamin D may help to prevent high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and some forms of cancer.

By: urbantool

urbantool — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:22:15 +0000

yes it does

By: rails

rails — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:23:52 +0000

Vitamin A can be bought for cheap at online vitamin stores. Dont waste your money on Rite Aid and CVS brands. They’re ALWAYS overpriced. I get my vitamin A at iHerb, and if you use the code PED549 at checkout you will get $5 off your first order. This stuff is AMAZING for acne.

By: psychic

psychic — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:19:43 +0000

You can buy a multivitamin complex online. It’s very inexpensive

By: erinl228

erinl228 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:36:30 +0000

Try getting out in the sun for about 15 minutes a day, that should help.

By: teddy12

teddy12 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:11:06 +0000

Just put the dropper into her cheek and gently squirt it in her mouth. Don't do it directly down her throat. Don't worry if she doesn't get it all. My daughter is excluslvely breastfed and is almost 5 months old. I think I have given her the vitamin D, maybe 6 or 7 times total. ( I always forgot) and she is fine. Some doctor's don't think they actually need it, since they get enough through mother's milk. If you do want to give it to her, just get as much in her as you can, really it won't be a big deal if she spits some out.

You can mix it with your milk that is fine too, but like I said, I wouldn't stress over it. Since your baby is so young, you should try to avoid bottles until breastfeeding is established. I know that it may be painful, it was for me, but trust me it does get better. Eventually your baby wlll be an efficient feeder and you will be better at it too. Don't give up, it is hard, but there is such a sense of accomplishment when it is all worked out. Get a good lactation consultant if you need to, they can be a real life saver.

By: earthlink

earthlink — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:06:43 +0000

does vitamin a works against acne?

By: svehlaw

svehlaw — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:46:24 +0000

The current recommended Vitamin D intake for children is 400 IU per day. You would need to have your child drink 4 8 ounce glasses of milk per day to reach that level. 2 year olds only need 2 cups of milk per day, though. You don't want to push too much milk, especially with a 2 year old, as it can fill up tiny tummies and cause them to not eat well. You can ask your pediatrician about a Vitamin D supplement, but he/she may suggest a children's multi vitamin. Just read the labels on the vitamins and choose one with adequate Vitamin D. When it comes to nutrition, balanced is best so avoid too much of any one thing. If your child also like yogurt and cheese, check those labels as well. Even with cow's milk, the vitamin D is fortified as it doesn't naturally contain adequate amounts of Vitamin D. The natural source of Vitamin D is sunshine. If your child is eating a wide variety of food and spending some time out in the sun, she is probably getting adequate amounts of Vitamin D. Check with your pediatrician for his/her recommendations about supplements.

By: califrniateach

califrniateach — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:59:09 +0000

Vitamin D is produced by your skin in response to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight.