2023-08-25 15:03:14
[박승찬 하이키한의원 대표원장] Children’s health is an important factor that is the foundation for their growth and development. Among these, vitamin D plays a particularly important role, and has a great impact on children’s bone health and strengthening the immune system.
Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which plays an important role in maintaining the health of bones and teeth and supporting their growth. In addition, vitamin D contributes to the activation of the immune system, and also plays a role in preventing infectious diseases and helping the production of antibodies. Therefore, sufficient vitamin D is essential to support children’s health and prevent disease. national institutes of health
Park Seung-chan, CEO of Haiki Oriental Medicine Clinic, says that at least 600 IU of vitamin D is needed per day for growth and health of adolescents.
Vitamin D is biosynthesized in the body mainly through sunlight, which is possible when children can play and be active naturally and receive sunlight. However, in modern society, as indoor activities increase, the amount of time exposed to sunlight is decreasing. Therefore, children who are active indoors need to make efforts to increase the time they are exposed to sunlight. Experts suggest that you need regarding 30 minutes of sun exposure on your face, arms, hands, and legs without sunscreen every day.
Vitamin D can also be consumed as food. Plain fish, egg yolk, milk, etc. are rich in vitamin D, and it is important to consume it in various ways and include it in children’s diets. Vitamin D supplements are the surest way to ensure that you do not become deficient in vitamin D.
A lack of vitamin D can negatively affect your health. It can affect not only problems such as rickets or osteoporosis, but also the height growth of adolescents. Children with sluggish height growth also had low bone density. It can also increase the vulnerability of the immune system, increasing the likelihood of exposure to infectious diseases. Therefore, it is important to recognize the importance of vitamin D in order to protect children’s health and grow taller, and to maintain sufficient intake through sunlight and food.
Vitamin D is a nutrient that plays a key role in supporting children’s health. Providing adequate vitamin D through outdoor activities, food, and supplements for bone health and a strong immune system is essential for children’s healthy growth and future. It is the responsibility of all of us to help children grow up healthy and protect them from various diseases.
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