A new discovery reveals the consumption of vitamin D in large amounts either from supplements or sun exposure was lower the risk of type 1 diabetes in children.
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego analyzed the average incidence of type 1 diabetes and found a population living near the equator, so that exposure to sunlight can be received with quite a lot, avoid the disease than those living in areas far from the equator.
Exposure to sunlight, especially ultraviolet B containing (UVB) is a source of vitamin D.
“This is our first study showing that serum levels of vitamin D higher associated with a decreased incidence of type 1 diabetes,” Dr. jelsa. F Cedric Garland PhD from the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego.
“This research shows that type 1 diabetes in children can be prevented by vitamin D3 (1000 IU per day), or bask in the sun exposure of 5 to 10 minutes in the morning when the weather is good,” said Garland.
“Infants under one year of age should not be supplemented more than 400 IU per day without consulting a doctor. Hats and sunglasses should be given to children at this age especially when your baby is sensitive to the sun, “said Garland.
Garland and colleagues who published his research in the journal Diabetologia stated that the public health service officer immediately take action to increase the consumption of vitamin D among children throughout the United States. “This study shows that type 1 diabetes can be prevented. With our help it can reduce the consequences of any further, “said Garland.
Type 1 diabetes is often suffered by children after asthma. Approximately 1.5 million Americans virus and 15,000 new cases occur each year. This disease is the leading cause of blindness in young children and young adults may also lead to kidney failure.
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