Low vitamin D in children raises fasting blood glucose and lowers good (HDL) cholesterol
Added 24.05.2010
Why is getting enough vitamin D so important for children?
Vitamin D is vital for promoting the gastrointestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorous because it preserves normal levels of these minerals in the blood. This in turn is necessary for children to develop and maintain strong bones. But vitamin D goes well beyond just strengthening bones and teeth and preventing rickets; study after study is proving that vitamin D is involved in practically all of our body's functions and having sufficient levels in our blood is an essential part of preventing many diseases.Vitamin D insufficiency in childhood could lead to future health problems
A recent scientific study has found low levels of vitamin D in children aged two to 18 years results in higher fasting blood glucose levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels compared to children with sufficient levels of the vitamin. A high fasting blood glucose level could indicate pre-diabetes and increase the risk of developing diabetes type 2 later in life. HDL cholesterol is the good kind of cholesterol that you want to have high levels of. Low levels of HDL cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease while high levels offer protection.Doctor's Natural Vitamins for Children have the ideal and safe dose of vitamin D to help prevent many disease including diabetes and heart disease.
References:
Johnson, M.D. & all. "Relationships between 25-hydroxyvitamin levels and plasma glucose and lipid levels in pediatric outpatients." The Journal of Pediatrics. Vol. 156, issue 3. March 2010.
Dr. Bo Nielsen's comments:
We have known for quite some time that vitamin D is vital for our health and that most people are deficient in this important vitamin resulting in an increased risk of developing many chronic diseases and even premature death. However, most research has focused on adults. This study shows that children with low levels of vitamin D may have an increased risk of developing diabetes and/or heart disease. Do your children a favour and offer them supplements with natural vitamins and minerals, in effective dosages, including vitamin D3 if you live in northern Europe, as this may help reduce their risk of developing these common illnesses later in life.
