Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elham Kazemain, Samaneh Ansari, Sayed Hossein Davoodi, William B. Patterson, Pedram Shakerinava, Carol L. Wagner, Atieh Amouzegar
Summary: The study found that there is a relationship between vitamin D supplementation during lactation and vitamin D levels in mother-infant dyads. The dosage of maternal vitamin D supplementation is linearly related to the infants' circulating 25(OH)D concentrations, but nonlinearly related to the circulating 25(OH)D concentrations in breastfeeding women.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tengfei Ma, Sihan Bu, Nigel Paneth, Jean M. Kerver, Sarah S. Comstock
Summary: Breastfeeding and introduction of solid food are two major factors that influence the composition of infant gut microbiota. This study found that exclusively breastfed infants have lower microbial diversity and different composition compared to non-breastfed infants. Additionally, infants who received vitamin D supplements while being breastfed also had different gut microbiota compared to non-supplemented infants.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Keigo Takahashi, Takeshi Arimitsu, Kaori Hara-Isono, Kazushige Ikeda
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the serum vitamin D levels of healthy infants born in a hospital in Japan, finding seasonal variation of vitamin D in breastfed infants starting at 2 months. Dietary intake was identified as the major determinant of vitamin D status during early infancy.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tarinee Khanna, Rasha Shraim, Masa Zarkovic, Michiel van Weele, Jos van Geffen, Lina Zgaga
Summary: This study characterizes the differences in UVB radiation relevant for vitamin D production in Europe. It reveals significant variations in D-UVB dosage among different regions and seasons, which can provide insights into the determinants of vitamin D status and guide sunlight exposure recommendations and vitamin D supplementation guidelines.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Antonio Corsello, Gregorio Paolo Milani, Maria Lorella Gianni, Valeria Dipasquale, Claudio Romano, Carlo Agostoni
Summary: Vitamin D insufficiency is common in infants worldwide, mainly due to low concentration in breast milk and poor adherence to supplementation. A systematic review found that supplementation of vitamin D to the mother or the infant had similar efficacy and safety. Different dosages and administration schedules resulted in similar rates of vitamin D sufficiency. Therefore, international guidelines may offer multiple supplementation options in the future.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryam Razaghi, Nathalie Gharibeh, Catherine A. Vanstone, Olusola F. Sotunde, Ali Khamessan, Shu Qin Wei, Dayre McNally, Frank Rauch, Glenville Jones, Sarah Kimmins, Hope A. Weiler
Summary: Supplementing with vitamin D during infancy improves vitamin D levels, and a daily dose of 1000 IU increases lean mass slightly.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Huta-Osiecka, Krystian Wochna, Zbigniew Kasprzak, Alicja Nowak
Summary: The study found that vitamin D levels in postmenopausal women decrease with seasonal changes, but this does not significantly affect their carbohydrate and lipid metabolism indices, instead the decline in 25(OH)D concentration depends on fat mass.
Article
Pediatrics
Alireza Jashni Motlagh, Ahmadreza Davoodvandi, Sara Esmaelzadeh Saeieh
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between the level of vitamin D in the mother's serum and the level of vitamin D in the serum of preterm infants. The results showed a high rate of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in both mothers and preterm infants. The Pearson correlation test demonstrated a strong and significant relationship between the serum vitamin D level of mothers and preterm infants, and logistic regression tests indicated that mother's vitamin D level had an effect on the infant's vitamin D level.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Danforth A. Newton, John E. Baatz, Katherine E. Chetta, Preston W. Walker, Renee O. Washington, Judy R. Shary, Carol L. Wagner
Summary: The sufficiency of vitamin D in breastfeeding mothers may have different physiological effects compared to the sufficiency of vitamin D in infants. Maternal vitamin D status showed an inverse correlation with infant plasma TNF concentration. The immune response of infants seemed to be more closely related to maternal vitamin D sufficiency, while IL-10 and IL-12 responses were more correlated to infant vitamin D status.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Teodoro Dura-Trave, Fidel Gallinas-Victoriano
Summary: Exclusive breastfeeding is considered ideal for infants in their first six months; however, breast milk has low vitamin D content, leading to inadequate intake of 400 IU daily. This article discusses the metabolism of vitamin D during pregnancy and its presence in breast milk. It also analyzes the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant and nursing women and the potential consequences for mother and baby. The current guidelines for vitamin D supplementation in breastfeeding infants, pregnant women, and nursing mothers are provided.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hope A. Weiler, Wen Hsuan Fu, Maryam Razaghi, Nathalie Gharibeh, Catherine A. Vanstone
Summary: This study found an association between vitamin D deficiency and elevated parathyroid hormone levels in newborn infants. The global consensus recommendation on vitamin D deficiency (<25 nmol/L) aligns better with the threshold at which parathyroid hormone is elevated compared to the definition set by the National Academy of Medicine (<30 nmol/L).
Article
Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Daniel J. Raiten, Alison L. Steiber, Constantina Papoutsakis, Mary Rozga, Deepa Handu, Gabriela V. Proano, Lisa Moloney, Andrew A. Bremer
Summary: The public health community has recognized the importance of understanding the biology of human milk to address issues related to infant feeding practices. The BEGIN Project aimed to study the ecology of human milk production and its implications for parents and infants, and to explore ways to expand this knowledge for safe and effective infant feeding practices.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tayla von Ash, Anna Alikhani, Katherine M. Sharkey, Paola Solano, Melanie Morales Aquino, Patricia Markham Risica
Summary: Excessive sleepiness during late pregnancy is associated with less favorable attitudes toward breastfeeding, while excessive sleepiness at 6 months postpartum is associated with less use of feeding to calm a fussy infant. However, excessive sleepiness does not affect breastfeeding intentions, initiation, or continuation. Assessing excessive sleepiness in late pregnancy can help identify individuals with negative attitudes toward breastfeeding and lead to innovative approaches to promote breastfeeding in populations with lower rates.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jabulani R. Ncayiyana, Leonardo Martinez, Elizabeth Goddard, Landon Myer, Heather J. Zar
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in South African infants, with factors such as study site, socioeconomic status, and gender being associated with serum 25(OH)D-3 levels. Birth in winter and breastfeeding were identified as the strongest predictors of lower vitamin D concentrations.
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Betul Ulukol, Akfer Kahilogullari, Dinesh Sethi, Sevtap Velipasaoglu Guney, Ozdecan Bezirci Odek, Suvat Parin, Murat Yopbas, Sadik Aksit, Feyza Umay Koc, Kenan Kose, Gamze Can
Article
Pediatrics
Senem Alkan Ozdemir, Esra Arun Ozer, Ozkan Ilhan, Sumer Sutcuoglu
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2017)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Senem Alkan Ozdemir, Esra Arun Ozer, Ali Rahmi Bakiler, Ozkan Ilhan, Sumer Sutcuoglu, Mustafa Mansur Tatli
ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Senem Alkan Ozdemir, Esra Arun Ozer, Ozkan Ilhan, Sumer Sutcuoglu, Mansur Tatli
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Omer F. Beser, Fugen Cullu Cokugras, Tulay Erkan, Tufan Kutlu, Rasit V. Yagci
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ebru Turkoglu Unal, Esra Arun Ozer, Zelal Kahramaner, Aydin Erdemir, Hese Cosar, Sumer Sutcuoglu
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Religion
Bapak Ishaku, Sait Aksit, Kangdim Dingji Maza
Summary: Faith-based organizations play a critical role in counter-radicalization efforts in Nigeria, but face challenges such as lack of effective stakeholder involvement and lack of unity among various organizations and clerics. The article proposes a bottom-up approach to counterterrorism to address these challenges and prevent the expansion of Boko Haram.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Kangdim Dingji Maza, Umut Koldas, Sait Aksit
Article
Religion
Kangdim Dingji Maza, Umut Koldas, Sait Aksit
Article
International Relations
Ibrahim Ayberk, Sait Aksit, Ali Dayioglu
ULUSLARARASI ILISKILER-INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Senem Alkan Ozdemir, Esra Arun Ozer, Ozkan Ilhan, Sumer Sutcuoglu
IZMIR DR BEHCET UZ COCUK HASTANESI DERGISI
(2017)
Meeting Abstract
Pediatrics
S. Alkan Ozdemir, N. Ozdemir, E. A. Ozer, S. Erol, O. Ilhan, S. Sutcuoglu, M. M. Tatli
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2016)
Article
Pediatrics
Feyza Koc, Zafer Kurugol, Oya Halicioglu, Guldane Koturoglu, Asli Aslan, Sohret Aydemir, Sadik Aksit
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION
(2015)
Article
Pediatrics
Sule Gokce, Feyza Koc, Derya Aydin, Sadik Aksit
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Pediatrics
F. Koc, O. Halicioglu, S. Sutcuoglu, S. Asik Akman, S. Aksit
MINERVA PEDIATRICA
(2014)