Why are so many breastfeeding babies low on vitamin D?
Vitamin D, the “sunshine hormone,” is vital for bone health, and it might be important in other ways, too. Recent studies suggest that newborns with poor vitamin D status suffer diminished immune function. Preliminary research has also linked vitamin D insufficiency with an increased risk of autoimmune disease, high blood pressure, and cancer. And as I’ve noted in … Read more about Why are so many breastfeeding babies low on vitamin D?