Comparative Efficacy of Vitamin D Preparations in Prophylactic Treatment of Premature Infants

VITAMIN D NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PREMATURE INFANTS SUPPLEMENTED WITH 500 IU VITAMIN D2 PER DAY

“…Our data suggest that vitamin D, is also well absorbed and hydroxylated in the 25 position by newborn premature infants. This study gives no information regarding the biological activity of vitamin D2, but lends support to the early work of Glaser et al who found that vitamins D2 and D3 were equally potent in preventing rickets in premature infants (30).…”

The Secular Change in Growth and Development

“…On the other hand, it was not possible to detect any differences in the growth of prematures receiving various preparations of D in doses of 100 to 800 units daily [16].…”

Vitamin D, Calcium Homeostasis, and Skeleton Accretion in Children

“…An intake of 100 IU is thought adequate to protect against rickets. (10,11) Serum 25(OH)D levels <27.5 nM are associated with vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to reduction in bone length and bone mass. (11) Vitamin D deficiency rickets has recently reappeared in temperate zones, associated with prolonged breast feeding by vitamin D-deficient mothers and lack of vitamin D supplementation.…”