Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in preterm infants receiving oral vitamin D supplements. Issue 2 (February 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robinson, M J; Merrett, A L; Tetlow, V A; Compston, J E
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 56:Issue 2(1981)
• Page Start: 144
• Page End: 145
• Publication Date: 1981-02
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.56.2.144
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Plasma 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol (25-OHD) was measured serially in two groups of preterm infants receiving either 400 IU or 1000 IU oral vitamin D3 daily. All the babies were able to absorb and hydroxylate vitamin D3 adequately by 36 weeks' gestational age. The higher daily supplement had no advantage over the lower dose.