I would love to see the actual research on using such a high dose of a potentially toxic 
substance in mothers.  Having lived in Atlanta when the CDC had to investigate vitamin D 
toxicity from milk that had been overly fortified with vitamin D, I know the consequences 
can be severe and have life-long consequences (if not even death).  

If Sara can send the references for the actual articles (not just the abstracts) I would love 
to read the original research.  

On a public health level, I can see extreme problems that might crop up with such 
recommendations even if this might work on an individual level for some moms under 
controlled circumstances.  Unfortunately, the nutriceutical industry has convinced a segment 
of our population that if some supplementation is good (even though we can often find it in 
a more balanced form in foods) more is better.  This is what led the dairy to add too much 
vitamin D and cause serious lifelong consequences among children. This pervasive attitude 
among a segment of the population might put these mothers at risk if they then overdose or 
continue the dose beyond recommendations.

Best, Susan E. Burger, MHS, PhD, IBCLC

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