Risk factors for low vitamin D among breastfeeding mother-infant dyads

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Risk factors for low vitamin D among breastfeeding mother-infant dyads

Nutrition & Disease Management

11.11.2019

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Vitamin D status and risk factors for low vitamin D among Arab mother-infant dyads, a population at high risk for vitamin D deficiency, were investigated.

We suggest corrective vD supplement of breastfeeding mothers and their infants, which should preferably start during pregnancy.

Link to Publication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5042197/pdf/ijwh-8-529.pdf

Reference

Salameh K, et al. Prevalence and risk factors for low vitamin D status among breastfeeding mother-infant dyads in an environment with abundant sunshine. Int J Womens Health. 2016;8:529-535.

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