Question

Does vitamin D go through breast milk?

Answer 1

When a woman is breastfeeding and taking Vitamin D supplements a small amount of the Vitamin D does get to the baby through the breast milk so your baby when breastfeeding will get some amount of Vitamin D through the breast milk which is a good thing.

But the amount of Vitamin D that gets through the breast milk is very little and the mother gets the most benefits from the Vitamin D supplements.

So if your baby is low on Vitamin D they will need some Vitamin D drops or baby formula that contains Vitamin D to get enough Vitamin D in their bodies to improve their health.

If you only breast feed your baby you need to give the baby some Vitamin D drops or feed them some baby formula with Vitamin D in it to keep them healthy.

Breast Milk is very healthy for the baby though but if the baby needs additional Vitamin D then you should make sure they get enough of it.

Answer 2

When you have low vitamin D you'll usually know because you'll usually have symptoms that indicate low vitamin D.

Symptoms of low vitamin D or a Vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression.

To get enough Vitamin D, look to certain foods, supplements, and carefully planned sunlight.

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones.

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones).

Severe vitamin D deficiency can also lead to other diseases.

In children, it can cause rickets. Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend.

The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are often very subtle, so many people don't know they are deficient.

But, some of the effects of vitamin D deficiency include: Fatigue or tiredness. Bone pain.

Symptoms of low Vitamin D in your body are depression, weakness, fatigue, pain, dizziness, Mood Changes, Muscle Cramps, Muscle Aches, Muscle Weakness, Bone Pain and even stomach cramps.

If you're getting tired often, weak, have dizziness, depression etc then you may be low on Vitamin D.

You should see a doctor to get tested for low Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is essential to help keep you healthy and prevent viruses such as the flu, cold virus etc and having enough Vitamin D as well as Vitamin C helps boost your bodies immune system.

You can increase your Vitamin D intake by taking Vitamin D supplements or eat foods that contain Vitamin D and consume healthy drinks that contain Vitamin D as well.

Both Vitamin D and Vitamin C are healthy for you and required to stay healthy.

Also getting enough sunlight helps boost your immune system and keeps you healthy.