March 25, 2008

Vitamin D News: Babies soft skull bones and vitamin D deficiency

Tags: — Darcy Elliott @ 7:02 am

Results of a new study gives a great reason for expectant mothers to figure out their vitamin D status!

Vitamin D Deficiency May be to Blame for Soft Bones in Baby’s Skull:

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Softening of the skull bones in normal-looking babies might reflect vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Furthermore, breast-feeding without vitamin D supplementation could prolong the deficiency which might lead to a risk of serious health problems later in life.

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