Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at the age of seven, according to new research.Bone density scans taken for the study led by the University ...
The recommendation for most adults is between 600 and 800 IU (International Units). In some cases, even 1,000 to 2,000 IU daily is insufficient to raise Vitamin D levels to the desired range.
During their pregnancy, the women were randomly allocated to two groups: One group took an extra 1,000 International Units per day of vitamin D. The other took a placebo tablet each day. The pregnant ...
Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and University Hospital ...