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Lack of Effect of Graded Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Metabolism of Breastfed Infants.


ABSTRACT: Objective:A range of doses of supplemental vitamin D has been shown to be effective in preventing rickets in breastfed infants, but the effect of different doses of vitamin D on bone metabolism and mineral content has not been delineated. Methods:In a randomized trial, breastfed infants received from 2 to 9 months daily supplements of vitamin D in doses of 200 IU/d, 400 IU/d, 600 IU/d or 800 IU/d. Measures of bone metabolism (plasma) were determined periodically and bone mineral content (DXA) was determined at study entry and at the end of winter when infants were 5.5 to 9 months old. The main findings have been reported; here we report findings related to bone metabolism. Results:There were no consistent meaningful effects of vitamin D dose on markers of bone metabolism. Some markers showed changes with age. Bone mineral content increased with age but showed no effect of vitamin D dose. Conclusion:Vitamin D in daily doses from 200 IU/d to 800 IU/d had no measurable effect on bone mineral content or bone metabolism of breastfed infants.

SUBMITTER: Ziegler EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5744599 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Lack of Effect of Graded Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Metabolism of Breastfed Infants.

Ziegler Ekhard E EE   Koo Winston Wk WW   Nelson Steven E SE   Jeter Janice M JM  

Journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism 20170927 1


<h4>Objective</h4>A range of doses of supplemental vitamin D has been shown to be effective in preventing rickets in breastfed infants, but the effect of different doses of vitamin D on bone metabolism and mineral content has not been delineated.<h4>Methods</h4>In a randomized trial, breastfed infants received from 2 to 9 months daily supplements of vitamin D in doses of 200 IU/d, 400 IU/d, 600 IU/d or 800 IU/d. Measures of bone metabolism (plasma) were determined periodically and bone mineral c  ...[more]

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