William Atkins
Monday, 13 October 2008 19:38
Science -
Health
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Currently, the AAP recommends 200 units of vitamin D daily for all people up to the age of 50 years.
Thereafter, the agency recommends 400 units daily for adults 51 to 70 years, and 600 units each day for adults 71 years and older.
The AP indicates that the U.S. government advisory board, the
Institute of Medicine, is evaluating the evidence and the results of vitamin D studies.
Its recommendations are forthcoming in the November issue of the journal
Pediatrics (a publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics)
It will also be announced a Monday, October 13, 2008 conference in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Vitamin D is an important part of the health of the human body. It helps to regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood and calcium in the kidneys. The vitamin also helps to keep the immune system in good working order so we can fight germs, along with helping to resist the formation of tumors.
Nancy Shute gives advice on vitamin D for adults and children in her October 13, 2008 blog: “
3 Ways to Make Sure Kids Get Their Vitamin D ” (U.S. News and World Report).