Do newborns need to take cod liver oil? Cod liver oil is extracted from the livers of deep-sea fish, while vitamin AD preparations are artificially synthesized. If your baby is allergic to seafood, you can decisively choose synthetic AD. Mothers who like to buy cod liver oil should pay attention to the VA and VD ratio, whether it is 10:1 or 3:1. The suitable ratio for babies is 3:1. Some products have a ratio of VA to VD of 10:1. This is a common ratio of natural cod liver oil and is more suitable for the elderly, not for infants and young children. Nowadays, some fish oil and DHA preparations contain a lot of vitamin D. Mothers must calculate the dosage and avoid excessive vitamin D due to repeated supplementation.
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