Children's Health

Children with recurrent tonsillitis or persistently enlarged tonsils frequently benefit from increased vitamin D intake. Breastfed infants are particularly vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency because breast milk is naturally low in vitamin D unless the mother is supplementing, has high sun exposure, or eats vitamin D-rich foods. Vitamin D deficiency during growth can contribute to structural malformations including flat feet, bowlegs, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, and dental or jaw abnormalities. Vitamin D supplementation is critical during prenatal care and throughout the breastfeeding period to protect both mother and infant. Investigating and correcting vitamin D status should be a first-line step before pursuing invasive interventions for structural, dental, immune, or breathing abnormalities in children.