Preterm infants with higher vitamin D status may be less likely to develop respiratory distress syndrome

Posted on September 21, 2014 Updated on September 21, 2014

New research suggests that preterm infants with higher vitamin D levels are less likely to develop respiratory distress syndrome than those with low levels.

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the number one cause of death for preterm infants. Preterm infants are often born with underdeveloped lungs in which leads to the lack of sufficient surfactant. Surfactant is an important substance that helps the lungs keep open. Read the rest of this entry »