82% of Mom’s are Deficient in Vitamin D
We always get a question about “Tanning while Pregnant” .
Most of the time people are under a false assumption like tanning is bad while pregnant. This will probably be a shock to most of you but the truth is the opposite. Tanning in UV rays is by far the best way and most natural way of getting Vitamin D. UV rays do not penetrate to the baby, FACT! But what does get to the baby are the benefits of Vitamin D and that is crucial for the overall health for both mother and baby.
- Nearly 5 out of 6 pregnant women have low vitamin D levels that may increase risks for them and their unborn babies, GrassrootsHealth — a vitamin D action group — announced in a press statement today.
- 80%+ of pregnant women are vitamin D deficient
- Early childhood conditions from low birth weight to dental caries and type 1 diabetes can be affected D-sensitive conditions also include pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, infectious diseases and mental development
“Despite spending many hours a week outdoors with only moderate amounts of sun protection, Aliano and her family still tested at deficient levels. Aliano now wonders if the complications in her own pregnancy and with her son could have been avoided with proper screening and supplementation of vitamin D.”
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Do the right research and find the Truth. You and your baby will be happy you did.
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