Guidelines for the management of Vitamin D …

Corby Clinical Commissioning Group Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust Nene Clinical Commissioning Group Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Guidelines for the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents Background Vitamin D compounds are fat soluble sterols which are essential for the absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus (in the form of inorganic phosphate) in the body to maintain normal calcification of the skeleton and bone 1,2. mineralisation Along with parathyroid hormone (PTH) the active form of Vitamin D (25 OHD) regulates serum calcium concentration by altering serum calcium and inorganic phosphate blood levels as needed. It maintains 2. neuromuscular function and various other cellular processes, including the immune system and insulin production Recommended daily intake All UK Health Departments recommend: All pregnant and breastfeeding women should take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of Vitamin D, to ensure that the mother's requirements for Vitamin D are met and to build adequate foetal stores for early infancy.

Guidelines for the Treatment and Prophylaxis of vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents Background Vitamin D compounds are fat soluble sterols which are ...

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