A Method of Dosing Vitamin D by Weight
Atlantic Health System
Summary
Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone growth, brain development, and immune system function. Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to natural sunlight. In New Jersey, which is not near the equator and where children are indoors for large parts of the year or use of sun block, it is possible that otherwise healthy children may suffer from vitamin D deficiency, placing them at risk for weak bones, fractures and poor bone growth. Larger children are at a higher risk of deficiency. This research is being conducted to identify children in this group with Vitamin D deficiency and determine the amount of vitamin D supplementation necessary for them daily using a protocol developed.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6–21 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. 6 to 21 years old (inclusive) 2. Patients 63.5 kg (140 lbs) and up 3. Patients not currently taking vitamin D supplements Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of immunomodulation medication or immune deficiency disease 2. History of immune incompetence (does not include diabetes) 3. Sickle Cell Disease 4. Cancer 5. Chronic illness with decreased ambulation or non-ambulatory 6. Taking medication that blocks absorption of vitamin D metabolism (glucocorticoids, antiseizure meds, antifungals, antifungals, cholestyramine, antacids and PPI ) 7. Kidney or Liver disease 8. Ne…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementVitamin D3, Calcium, and Vitamin C
Vit D3- 5,000IU for subjects 140lbs-100lbs, Vit D3- 10,000IU for subjects 200+lbs Vit C- 500mg Calcium-1,000 mg
Location
- Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine CenterMorristown, New Jersey