A new study reported by WebMD finds that infants who receive adequate levels of Vitamin D have an estimated 30% less chance of developing Type 1 Diabetes. This was not a clinical trial but rather a compilation of data from other studies. Since Vitamin D is produced by the body when sunlight hits the skin, it was found that children in colder climates were more likely to develop diabetes. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants receive 200 IU of Vitamin D every day up through adolescence in order to prevent rickets, a disease characterized by weak bones and poor bone development. This daily recommendation may also help to prevent type 1 diabetes based on the study referenced above. If an infant eats at least 16.9 ounces of formula a day, the daily recommended amount of Vitamin D is met. Thereafter, children receive enough vitamin D when cow’s milk is introduced, after 12 months. (more…)
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