FDA warns of Vitamin D supplementation for infants

The FDA recently published a statement about the dangers and risks associated with giving infants and young children vitamin D supplements.  The article suggests that supplementation is suggested for children breast feeding.  We highly suggest anyone currently giving or considering giving a child vitamin D supplements read this article.

As a reminder, the human body does produce its own vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight. For those wanting a quick refresher (see Wikipedia).  Also please note that humans have been relying on sunlight and diet for vitamin D for as long as we have been around.  Since you can overdose on vitamin D, please make sure you actually need the supplement before taking it or giving it to a child.