A recent study has shown that lactating Chinese women have very low vitamin D levels. The results were actually shockingly low. It’s important to target Vitamin D deficiency in women that are breastfeeding. Over 2000 women were part of the study where these results were found. There were many findings in the research.
Key Takeaways:
- Recent study reveals lactating Chinese women have shockingly low vitamin D levels.
- Targeting vitamin D deficiency in breastfeeding women is especially important, as research has shown that children’s vitamin D levels are only a fraction of their mother’s levels.
- 44% of the lactating women were from Southern China, with latitudes ranging from North 21° to North 30°.
“Recent study reveals lactating Chinese women have shockingly low vitamin D levels.”