Vitamin D3 supplementation in infants may reduce the risk of internalizing problems later in childhood.
- Vitamin D3 supplementation in infants under two years of age may reduce the risk of internalizing problems later in childhood.
- The researchers point out that it is not easy to determine the exact causality of these results.
- Other factors such as diet can impact children’s health.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that vitamin D3 supplementation in infants under two years of age may reduce the risk of internalizing problems later in childhood.
The study involved 346 infants, of whom 169 were randomized to receive 400 IU of vitamin D3 daily and 177 were randomized to receive 1200 IU daily, from two weeks of age to 24 months of age. . The researchers looked at the effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on psychiatric symptoms at ages 6 and 8.
The correlation between vitamin D3 and internalization
The results of the study showed that children who received vitamin D3 supplementation above the standard dose until the age of two years showed a reduced risk of introversion compared to the control group who did not. only received a standard dose of vitamin D3. The researchers measured vitamin D3 levels in the infants’ blood after supplementation to make sure levels were adequate.
The limitations of the study
Although the study suggests a correlation between vitamin D3 supplementation and a reduced risk of internalizing problems in children, the researchers also point out that it is not easy to determine the exact causality of these results. Additionally, the study was conducted on a relatively small sample of infants and therefore cannot be generalized to other populations. Finally, the researchers point out that other factors, such as diet and sun exposure, can also impact children’s health.
The study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association could pave the way for further research investigating the benefits of vitamin D3 supplementation in infants. However, it is essential to emphasize that it is important to discuss with the family doctor before making any decision regarding vitamin D3 supplementation in infants.