How can Vitamin D deficiency be prevented?
VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
How can Vitamin D deficiency be prevented?
Ažurirano 3. 12. 2020.
Updated December 3, 2020
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- The actual amount of Vitamin D required in order to maintain normal levels in the body is dependent on a multitude of factors: age, diet, personal habits, skin tone/colour, average exposure to the sun, as well as pre-existing conditions that may affect each persons needs and therefore, each case should be evaluated individually by a consulting medical professional.
The general recommendation is for adults to receive 800 IU (International Units) of Vitamin D daily, in order to maintain normal levels of Vitamin D in their body (although it has been found that elderly people do require higher doses), as well as including fish in their diet, at least two times per week.
- The American Pediatrics Associations advises all breastfeeding infants to receive Vitamin D supplements for the initial 6 months of their life, and to provide all children and teens that do not consume a minimum of 1000ml of milk per day, should receive 400 IU of Vitamin D (usually, whole milk contains approximately 40 IU of Vitamin D/ 100ml).
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All about Vitamin D,
your online information source on the “sunshine vitamin”.
The “All about Vitamin D” website is part of an informational initiative, founded by Proton Med Serbia as part of the company’s efforts to raise awareness and offer educational materials to the general public, regarding overall wellness, as well as pharmaceutical issues.
