Retrospective analysis shows higher bone mineral density with 800 IU vitamin D in VLBW infants, suggesting potential benefits for nutritional management.
Key Points
Daily supplementation of 800 IU of vitamin D improved bone mineral density at discharge in VLBW infants.
Total body BMAD was significantly higher in the 800 IU group, with a p-value of 0.008 indicating statistical significance.
Retrospective review of 215 VLBW infants assessed bone mineral density using DEXA at hospital discharge.
Findings support the importance of vitamin D supplementation to enhance bone mineralization in vulnerable preterm infants.