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home:food:vitamind:vitamin_d_supplementation_policy [09.01.2019] – [Recent rates of supplementation] sallieqhome:food:vitamind:vitamin_d_supplementation_policy [09.01.2019] – [United Kingdom] sallieq
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-According to a 2010 editorial by Drs. Reddy and Gilchrest, there is no basis for vitamin D supplementation in the general population.+According to a 2010 editorial by Drs. Reddy and Gilchrest, there is no basis for 'vitamin' D supplementation in the general population.
  
 <blockquote>Neither the biologic validity of “vitamin D insufficiency” nor the health benefit of maintaining high serum 25(OH)D levels has been established for the general population.  <blockquote>Neither the biologic validity of “vitamin D insufficiency” nor the health benefit of maintaining high serum 25(OH)D levels has been established for the general population. 
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-The adoption of the deterministic ("one size fits all") approach to vitamin D supplementation makes no room for random variation and runs contrary to the strong possibility that supplementation will be harming some people.+The adoption of the deterministic ("one size fits all") approach to 'vitamin' D supplementation makes no room for random variation and runs contrary to the strong possibility that supplementation will be harming some people.
  
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-Fluid milk and breakfast cereals are the predominant vehicles for vitamin D in the United States.(({{pubmed>long:15585792}})) +Fluid milk and breakfast cereals are the predominant vehicles for 'vitamin' D in the United States.(({{pubmed>long:15585792}})) 
  
-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require the addition of vitamin D to milk, but it does regulate the inexpensive additive. The FDA has jurisdiction because in sufficient amounts vitamin D can be poisonous(({{pubmed>long:7733425}})) (to say nothing of the secosteroid's long-term effect on chronic disease).+The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require the addition of vitamin D to milk, but it does regulate the inexpensive additive. The FDA has jurisdiction because in sufficient amounts 'vitamin' D can be poisonous(({{pubmed>long:7733425}})) (to say nothing of the secosteroid's long-term effect on chronic disease).
  
-A number of dairy manufacturers have opted not to fortify their product lines with vitamin D, or to supplement only with vitamin A. One can verify this information with the National Dairy Council.+A number of dairy manufacturers have opted not to fortify their product lines with 'vitamin' D, or to supplement only with vitamin A. One can verify this information with the National Dairy Council.
  
  
 === Labeling in the U.S. === === Labeling in the U.S. ===
    
-Sometimes, in cases where fortified milk is used as an ingredient for a product, a label will not accurately reflect how much vitamin D is in the product.+Sometimes, in cases where fortified milk is used as an ingredient for a product, a label will not accurately reflect how much 'vitamin' D is in the product.
  
 Also, some manufacturers are not careful about following directions to list all ingredients. They have a grace period during a manufacturing change when the old labels might still be used.  Also, some manufacturers are not careful about following directions to list all ingredients. They have a grace period during a manufacturing change when the old labels might still be used. 
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 ==== Europe ==== ==== Europe ====
  
-In Europe, fortification with vitamin D varies. In some countries, the level of fortification can be quite low, at least in comparison to other developed countries. However, it's common practice, especially in Scandinavian countries to give children cod liver oil.  One Finnish study of children born in 1966 found that between 74 and 88% of their mothers reported giving them cod liver oil.(({{pubmed>long:15699498}}))+In Europe, fortification with 'vitamin' D varies. In some countries, the level of fortification can be quite low, at least in comparison to other developed countries. However, it is common practice, especially in Scandinavian countries to give children cod liver oil.  One Finnish study of children born in 1966 found that between 74 and 88% of their mothers reported giving them cod liver oil.(({{pubmed>long:15699498}}))
  
  
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 === United Kingdom === === United Kingdom ===
  
-The only UK product required by law to have vitamin D added is margarine and margarine-like spreads. Butter is not fortified, though it will have a small amount of vitamin D naturally.+The only UK product required by law to have 'vitamin' D added is margarine and margarine-like spreads. Butter is not fortified, though it will have a small amount of 'vitamin' D naturally.
  
 Fresh milk does not have extra D added except for that used in US Army bases. Dried milk, tinned evaporated milk, and baby formula all have added D. Fresh cheese doesn't have added D. For processed cheese, cheese spreads, and yogurt, read the label. Sheep's milk has naturally more D than cow's milk, so those who are needing to reduce their 25-D might want to avoid Feta cheese. Fresh milk does not have extra D added except for that used in US Army bases. Dried milk, tinned evaporated milk, and baby formula all have added D. Fresh cheese doesn't have added D. For processed cheese, cheese spreads, and yogurt, read the label. Sheep's milk has naturally more D than cow's milk, so those who are needing to reduce their 25-D might want to avoid Feta cheese.
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