Yet neither, however, the relative lack of vitamin D can occur in this period of life. Although, of course, no one will diagnose 'rickets' 12-14 year-olds. However, if the child is accompanied by intensive growth changes in posture, the prophylactic administration of vitamin D in this case to avoid problems in the future. The main thing that a doctor who you are watching, could be suspected in time and prevent a similar situation. Now, just about how to avoid the development of rickets in a child. As a rule, until 2 months of age your baby is enough vitamin D, supplied from the mother's milk or artificial formula.
However, if child mother breastfeeds, the advisability of combination products of calcium plus vitamin D mothers. The selection of such products is quite wide and we do not advertise what any of them, so as not to offend others. The only thing that I wanted to pay attention when choosing a drug it must be pointed out how many units of vitamin D is a part, as the calculation of the dose we'll keep it to vitamin D. If the product does not These doses of vitamin D, it is better not to buy. Similarly, the lack of guidance on doses of vitamin D (however, the amount of calcium), especially sin numerous manufacturers of dietary supplements, which By the way, claim that only their calcium is the most natural and easily digestible. But as they say, trust but verify. A situation where the manufacturer has not hampered the company itself indicating the number of active components in its products for the treatment leads to certain conclusions. But back to the prevention of rickets.
Remember that rickets was diagnosed in countries with a long autumn and winter period. And the blame here not cold, and the low intensity of sunlight that occurs during these periods of the year. Fortunately for us, is able to synthesize vitamin D in the body in the skin.