Question
My baby has just turned one month old, and I’ve heard that I should supplement vitamin E. I’m not sure how much to take? Do I need to supplement other nutrients as well?
Answer
Hello, typically, infants of this age require a daily supplementation of 25 to 50 milligrams of vitamin E, taken once a day for a week. There’s no need for excessive amounts. Additionally, you should also pay attention to supplementing vitamin D by giving your baby a preventive dose of cod liver oil (500 international units of vitamin D) daily for two weeks. If your baby doesn’t get much sunlight, it’s recommended to continue the supplementation throughout the winter and then discontinue it. Apart from these, there’s no need to supplement other nutrients.