Kids Should Get More Vitamin D, Report Shows
by Josh Day
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a report on 10/12/08 stating:
"Children from newborns to teens should get double the usually recommended amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it may help prevent serious diseases." (CNN)
Everyone would benefit by getting a little more Vitamin D.
Especially these days with the fear-driven ad campaign to cover every inch of your skin whenever you're exposed to sunlight for any amount of time.
You see, the best way to get Vitamin D is to allow your skin to absorb sunlight, where it's then converted to Vitamin D in your body.
You do not want to guzzle cow's milk, as the report above hints at.
Nor do you want to take a Vitamin D synthetic supplement when you can get some Vitamin D (though not as much as you'd get from direct sunlight) from foods.
Here's what Dr. Ben Kim says about Vitamin D:
- Helps to maintain strong bones and teeth
- Enhances the strength and efficiency of your immune system, which decreases your risk of developing autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
- Helps your body regulate its blood sugar levels, playing an important role in preventing type II diabetes
- Helps to prevent high blood pressure
So How Much Do You Need?
The current Dietary Reference Intakes by the Institute of Medicine range from 200 to 600 IU per day depending on age, with the U.S. upper limit for vitamin D being 2,000 IU per day.
Ultimately, the most responsible recommendation that I can make is to strive to take in no more than 800 IU per day without regular blood testing for vitamin D status.
This number takes into account my own clinical experiences as well as the work and recommendations of Krispin Sullivan, C.N., and Reinhold Vieth, M.D., both of whom have a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding the relationship between vitamin D and human health. (Dr. Ben Kim)
Some of the best sources for Vitamin D are wild caught sardines and cod liver oil.
Get some sun every day for at least 15 minutes, and try including sardines or a quality cod liver oil in your diet. Believe it or not, but some fish oils can taste pretty good, like this brand here.
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