Nutritional Status of Vitamin D and the Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation in Korean Breast-fed Infants
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 83-89, 2010.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-64137
ABSTRACT
We investigated the vitamin D status and the effect of vitamin D supplementation in Korean breast-fed infants. The healthy term newborns were divided into 3 groups; A, formula-fed; B, breast-fed only; S, breast-fed with vitamin D supplementation. We measured serum concentrations of vitamin D (25OHD3), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), alkaline phosphatase (AP), intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and bone mineral density (BMD) at 6 and 12 months of age. Using questionnaires, average duration of sun-light exposure and dietary intake of vitamin D, Ca and P were obtained. At 6 and 12 months of age, 25OHD3 was significantly higher in group S than in group B (PS>B), but total intake of Ca and P were higher in group A than in group B and S (P<0.001). In conclusion, breast-fed infants show lower vitamin D status and bone mineralization than formula-fed infants. Vitamin D supplementation (200 IU/day) in breast-fed infants increases serum 25-OH vitamin D3, but not bone mineral density.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parathyroid Hormone
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Phosphorus
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Vitamin D
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Breast Feeding
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Calcifediol
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Bone Density
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Calcium
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Cholecalciferol
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Dietary Supplements
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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