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Vitamin D Status And Asthma In Children
By Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D., Community Insider -- Published: October 20, 2010

In a cross-sectional study involving 75 children aged 5 to 11 years of age, with asthma, results indicate a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency, which in turn may be associated with asthma control. Only 9.4% of the children showed vitamin D sufficiency (serum 25(OH)D levels 30-40 ng/mL). Additionally, independent significant positive correlations were observed between forced vital capacity percent and the Childhood Asthma Control Test, and serum 25(OH)D levels. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, "Our results indicate that hypovitaminosis D is frequent in children with asthma living in a Mediterranean country. In those children, lower levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced asthma control."

Reference:

"Vitamin D Serum Levels and Markers of Asthma Control in Italian Children," Chinellato I, Boner AL, et al, J Pediatr, 2010 Sep 25; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: Department of Paediatrics University of Verona, Verona, Italy).
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drdustman
drdustman
October 20, 2010 12:58 pm
it is good to see vitamin D (D3) finally getting the attention it deserves. so many years of being ignored by mainstream media attention and healthcare providers alike. its applications in good health are vast, at proper dosages.
jen17
jen17
October 20, 2010 12:33 pm
We are learning more and more about how vitamin D deficiency can contribute to a host of health issues. It\'s important to note that if you are going to supplement, make sure your vitamin D comes from natural sources and is not synthetic. It should be Vitamin D3, not D2. Here is an article detailing the importance of taking the correct vitamin D and how it fights flu naturally, better than the flu vaccine:
http://bit.ly/9NVXFq



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