A new finding suggests that low levels of vitamin D for pregnant mothers may translate to more cavities for their babies.

Canadian researchers measured vitamin D levels of 206 pregnant women and then examined their infants at a follow up appointment.

Ninety percent of all the mothers in this group had inadequate vitamin D concentrations. Scientific studies have estimated that perhaps half of all Americans are vitamin D deficient.

About a third of the 135 babies in the study had cavities when they were examined at an average 16 months of age. When the researchers looked back at pregnancy records, they found that the mothers of those infants who had cavities were significantly more likely to have had lower levels of vitamin D.

Baby teeth begin developing as early as six weeks in utero, and vitamin D is known to be involved with the formation of protective tooth enamel.

Dr Eisenstein's comments:

There is scientific evidence that links low levels of
vitamin D and low levels of probiotics to an increased risk of many medical conditions. Now thanks to the above findings that list includes cavities in young children.

Dr Bruce Hollis, an expert scientist on vitamin D, in his presentation "Vitamin D Requirement During Pregnancy and Lactation" showed that in order to have adequate Vitamin D in your breastmilk you need at least 4,000IU (.1 mg) either through sun exposure (15-20 minutes a day with 40% body exposure will give you about 5,000- 10,000IU) or from Vitamin D supplementation. With this protocol you will not need to give any Vitamin D supplementation to the nursing baby.

Dr Eisenstein's Daily Minimum Recommendation for Vitamin D Based on the Latest Scientific Findings

1. Pregnant and nursing mothers- 2 ProD5 daily (no need to supplement nursing babies as they will receive vitamin D from their mothers milk). Only one ProD5 if you are taking the Homefirst Prenatal Vitamins.

2. Children and Adolescents- 1 ProD5 every other day

3. Adults-1 ProD5 daily

4. Adults with Chronic Illness-2 ProD5 daily

5. Colds and flu adults-1 ProD50 daily for 3 days

6. Colds and Flu Children
up to 25 lbs.....1 ProD5 daily for 3 days
26-50 lbs ....... 2 ProD5 daily for 3 days
51-75 lbs........ 3 ProD5 daily for 3 days
75-100 lbs...... 4 ProD5 daily for 3 days
100+ lbs adult dose for 3 days.




The 25(OH)D blood test can determine your Vitamin D levels. 100IU of Vitamin D will raise your blood levels approximately 1ng/ml.


Normal Blood levels should be in the range of 40-60ng/ml.
Blood levels for chronic conditions 80-100ng/ml.