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Here we go again! Breastmilk is NOT deficient in Vitamin D. It is our
lifestyle and climatic conditions that cause Vitamin D "deficiencies" in
many people. Cow milk and its derivitaves are short in Vitamin D That is
why it is added (along with lots of other "stuff" in trying to make it less
unlike human milk). Therefore, I would suggest we word statements something
like:
Today, many of us (babies included) do not get enough Vitamin D. To be
safe, it is frequently recommended that a suppolement be given to make up
for this shortage. For babies fed artificial baby milk, it is added in the
manufacturing process. Breastfed babies may be given a vitamin supplement.
Of course there are also issues such as: Can we get enough with sunlight
exposure? Can we get enough to baby by supplementing mom? and others.
However, at this point in time, it isn't easy to shake the "we all need more
vitamin D" view, so let's at least try to get the recommendations worded
more accurately and in ways that don't come across as implying that the
problem lies in the breastmilk.
Winnie
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