Question
My baby is now 19 months old. Since the age of one month, I have been alternating between giving fish liver oil and vitamin D3. At one year old, the doctor prescribed alternating doses of vitamin AD and vitamin D. After taking it for two or three months, I am currently only giving vitamin D3. I would like to ask what supplements should be taken now, and whether it is necessary to focus on vitamin A to protect vision, as my baby enjoys playing with electronic devices.
Answer
If the baby’s diet includes sufficient amounts of meat, eggs, and dark vegetables, additional vitamin A supplementation is not necessary. If the diet is not balanced, it is recommended to focus on supplementing with vitamin AD. Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining the integrity of epithelial cell structure and function, and deficiency can lead to various infections. Additionally, vitamin A is related to eye health, but simply supplementing with vitamin A is not the only way to protect vision; a balanced diet and controlling the use of electronic devices are equally important.