About Vitamin D3

Vitamin D is essential for the normal growth and development of every child. It is crucial for the building of strong bones and teeth, it assists calcium absorption and ensures correct mineralization of bone tissue. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones that can occur in growing children. Vitamin D overall health benefits go beyond those of the musculoskeletal system alone. Vitamin D is an important factor for proper immune function and may also play a role in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases.
Vitamin D is produced in the body when the skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet B (UVB) rays and small amounts are also contained in our diet. The risk for vitamin D deficiency is increased when there is limited exposure to sunlight or the sunscreen use, which keeps your child's skin safe, also blocks vitamin D production. Thus, supplementation with vitamin D is the only viable method of attaining optimum vitamin D status for each family member, even your breastfed infant or toddler.