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Vitamin D deficiency risks rise in Germany during winter months
Vitamin D deficiency is a significant concern in Germany, particularly during the winter months when low sun exposure prevents the body from synthesizing the vitamin through the skin. Data suggests that 60 to 70 percent of children and adolescents in Germany experience insufficient vitamin D levels during the dark season.
Health experts, including the German Nutrition Society (DGE), recommend a daily intake of 800 I.E. (20 µg) for children over one year old and adolescents. Age is a critical factor in deficiency risks; research from the University of Boston shows that a 70-year-old's skin produces up to 75 percent less vitamin D than a 20-year-old's.
Consumer testing by Öko-Test has highlighted quality variations in supplements. In a recent evaluation of vitamin D drops, only one of the four products tested received a 'good' rating, as some preparations contained excessive daily doses.
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German Nutrition Society · Michael Holick · Robert Koch Institute · University of Boston · Öko-Test
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Research indicates that the skin of a 70-year-old produces up to 75 percent less vitamin D than that of a 20-year-old. www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Between October and March, the sun is too low in the sky to allow for significant endogenous vitamin D synthesis. www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 60 to 70 percent of children and adolescents in Germany experience vitamin D deficiency during the winter months. www.go-with-us.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In a test of four vitamin D drop products, only one received a 'good' rating. lomazoma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The German Nutrition Society recommends a daily reference value of 800 I.E. (20 µg) of vitamin D for children aged one and older and for adolescents. www.go-with-us.de