U.S. children deficient in Vitamin D

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Dr. Jonathan

This recent paper published in the journal Pediatrics concludes: “25(OH)D deficiency is common in the general USpediatric population and is associated with adverse cardiovascularrisks.” It is included in a review of three studies published in Journal Watch that states: “Many U.S. children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, and such levels are associated with adverse physiologic processes.”

Millions of U.S. children have suboptimal levels of Vitamin D

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Dr. Jonathan

What could be more important for the flu season? According to this new research published in the journal Pediatrics, “On the basis of a nationally representative sampleof US children aged 1 to 11 years, millions of children mayhave suboptimal levels of 25(OH)D….” Since needs vary among individuals, the only sure way to know is the method used in this study: serum levels of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D (25(OH)D).