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"Comparative efficacy of vitamin D preparations in prophylactic treatment of premature infants. Am. J. Dis. Child. 77, 1-14. 109. Specker, B. L., Ho, M. L., Oesteich, A., Yin, T. A., Shui, Q. M., Chen, X. C, and Tsang, R. C. (1992). Prospective study of vitamin D supplementation and rickets in China. J. Pediatr. 120, 733-739. 110. Heaney, R. P., Dowell, S., Hale, C. A., and Bendict, A. (2003). Calcium absorption varies within the reference range for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D. J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 22, 142-146. 111. El-Hajj Fuleihan, G, Nabulsi, M., Tamim, H., Maalouf, J., Salamoun, M." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Vitamin K (along with vitamin C) is effective in preventing the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy, and it may reduce the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage in premature infants.63 Some food sources are parsley and brown rice. Nettle or alfalfa leaf infusion or tea taken throughout the pregnancy will increase available vitamin K and hemoglobin in the blood; kelp is also helpful. Vitamin K Recommended dietary allowance (RDA): Pregnant or nursing: 65 mg per day Food sources: parsley, brown rice Herbal sources: alfalfa, nettles, kelp Calcium." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The concentrations of methionine-cysteine in the plasma, as well as blood selenium levels, were significantly lower in the premature infants who had moderate retinopathy than they were in the oxygen-treated premature infants without retinopathy. The mothers of the premature infants with retinopathy showed the same pattern of deficiencies as their babies. Vitamin E treatment of premature infants seemed to have a positive effect against the development of retinopathy of prematurity (Papp et al. 1997)." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Some surgeons recommend the discontinuation of vitamin E supplementation before surgery to decrease any risk of excess bleeding. premature infants are very sensitive to alpha-tocopherol supplements. The UL for infants under one year has not been established, so supplementation of vitamin E in infants should only be attempted under the close supervision of a pediatrician. People taking anticoagulant drugs should not take vitamin E supplements. People deficient in vitamin K should also avoid vitamin E supplementation to avoid the possibility of excess bleeding." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Lower doses of vitamin K are recommended for premature infants. For mothers who refuse vitamin K injections for their infant, several oral doses of vitamin K are an alternative. If neither is chosen, dietary changes may reduce the possibility of vitamin K deficiency bleeding. While extra vitamin K intake during pregnancy does not increase vitamin K in the unborn child, large amounts of vitamin K intake during breastfeeding can increase the infant's blood vitamin K levels. The vitamin K deficiency bleeding problems normally occur one to seven weeks after birth." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Enteral nutrition for premature infants: the role of human milk. Sem. Fetal Neonatal Med. 1291, 26-34. 45. Simpson, C, Schanler, R., and Lau, C. (2002). Early introduction of oral feeding in preterm infants. Pediatrics (Sep) 110(3), 517-522. 46. Kaye, C. I. and the Committee on Genetics. (2006). Newborn screening fact sheets. Pediatrics 118, 2006 934-963. 47. Cipriano, L. E., Rupar, C. A., and Zaric, G. S. (2007). The cost-effectiveness of expanding newborn screening for up to 21 inherited metabolic disorders using tandem mass spectrometry: results from a decision-analytic model." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"The possible role of magnesium in protection of premature infants from neurological syndromes and visual impairments and a review of survival of magnesium-exposed premature infants. Magnesium Research. 12(3):201-16, 1999 Sep. 15 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Memory, Cognitive Function, and Periodontal Disease Magnesium may reverse middle-age memory loss." - Mark Sircus, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (Get the book.)

"Nutrition for premature infants. In "Handbook of Pediatric Nutrition" (P. Q. Samour, K. K. Helm, and C. E. Lang, Eds.), 2nd ed., pp. 43-63. Aspen, Gaithers-burg, MD. 41. Wilson-Costello, D., Friedman, H., Minich, N., Fanaroff, A. A., and Hack, M. (2005). Improved survival rates with increased neurodevelopmental disability for extremely low birth weight infants in the 1990s. Pediatrics 116, 997-1003. 42. Poets, C. F. (2004). Gastroesophageal reflux: a critical review of its role in preterm infants. Pediatrics 113, el28-el32. 43. Gewolb, I. H., and Vice, F. L. (2006)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"The mothers of the premature infants with retinopathy showed the same pattern of deficiencies as their babies. Vitamin E treatment of premature infants seemed to have a positive effect against the development of retinopathy of prematurity (Papp et al. 1997). The close correlation between the antioxidant capacity of the mothers and babies suggests that supplementation with sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine, cysteine) and folic acid during pregnancy might improve the antioxidant capacity of premature infants." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Vitamin E deficiency is found mainly in premature infants, where it causes increased hemolysis of red blood cells and a decreased red blood half-life. In adults, it regulates platelet aggregation, prevents peripheral vascular disease, and modulates the immune system. These activities are all fundamental for good health. There are eight naturally occurring forms of vitamin E; alpha tocopherol is one of the most active and the one generally used. Vitamin E is present in two forms, the d-form, which is the only one with biological activity, and the 1-form, which has little activity." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Nevertheless, other double-blind research links DHA supplementation in premature infants to better brain functioning.7 The effects of DHA on the nervous system may well extend beyond infancy. Young adults given 1.5—1.8 grams DHA per day showed less evidence of aggression in response to mental stress, compared with people in the control group in a double-blind trial.8 DHA supplementation in healthy young men has been shown to decrease the activity of immune (page 255) cells, such as natural killer (NK) cells and the cells that regulate inflammation responses in the body." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "The level of DHA given to premature infants who are not breast-fed should be determined by a pediatrician. Much of the research in adults has been based on 1-3 grams per day of DHA from fish oil, although higher levels have been taken when isolated DHA from microalgae sources is used. Because cod liver oil (page 514) contains large amounts of vitamin A (page 595) and vitamin D (page 607), women who are or who could become pregnant (page 363) should consult a doctor before taking cod liver oil." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "In an analysis of the best published trials, large amounts of vitamin E (page 609) were found to reduce the incidence of severe retinopathy in premature infants by over 50%.6'7 Some of the evidence supporting the use of vitamin E in the prevention of retrolental fibroplasia comes from trials that have used 100 IU of vitamin E per 2.2 pounds of body weight in the form of oral supplementation.8 Use of large amounts of vitamin E in the prevention of retrolental fibroplasia requires the supervision of a pediatrician." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "In a double-blind trial, premature infants were given either selenium (page 584) supplements (5-7 meg per 2.2 pounds of body weight) or placebo. Those receiving the selenium supplements had fewer hospital-acquired infections.33 Athletes (page 43) who undergo intensive training or participate in endurance races (such as a marathon) are at increased risk of developing infections. In a double-blind study, marathon runners received either glutamine (page 530) (5 grams immediately after the race and 5 grams again two hours later) or a placebo." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"All reports of vasopathic hepatotoxicity, a condition that causes liver destruction following vitamin E intake, have occurred only in premature infants receiving intravenous alpha tocopherol acetate.545 It was even suggested that a polysorbate carrier was the true culprit, and not vitamin E. No cases have been reported following oral vitamin E usage, and never in adults. Necrotizing enterocolitis and sepsis have also been reported, but again only in very low birth weight, premature babies given high doses of vitamin E." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"An acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow" (http://www.hvperdictionary.com). And "Necrosis" is basically dying tissue, in this case regarding the intestine. Then if you consider that 90% of serotonin is produced in the intestine, and that adequate serotonin levels are important for avoiding depression, the child could very well be starting out depressed! Then, under the new broader guidelines, (including infants to 3 years old), the child could soon become a candidate for some antidepressant." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Therapeutic Uses Carnitine can benefit a number of clinical conditions, such as anorexia nervosa, various cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, fatigue (cancer-related and CFS), HIV-positive infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), male infertility, kidney failure, and respiratory distress in premature infants. It can improve athletic performance and promote weight loss. In a study of cancer patients, 15 of 18 were deficient in carnitine. These patients were given 250 mg each day, which was increased to 3 g daily." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Iron-Deficiency Anemia: premature infants, 2 to 4 mg/kg/d in 2 to 4 divided doses, up to a maximum of 15 mg/d; children, 3 to 6 mg/kg/d in 1 to 3 divided doses. Intramuscular injection: The total parenteral dose required for restoration of hemoglobin and body stores of iron can be approximated using the following formula: Children 5 to 15 kg: dose (mL) = 0.0442 (desired hemoglobin - observed hemoglobin) x weight in kg + (0.26 x weight in kg). literature Abdel-Salam G, Czeizel AE: A case-control etiologic study of microcephaly. Epidemiology; 11(5):571-575." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"This is primarily the case in premature infants and anyone exposed to high levels of oxygen. Large amounts of vitamin E (p. 344) have been shown to prevent the retinopathy that sometimes occurs in premature infants.6 However, the administration of vitamin E was associated with a higher incidence of infections and other problems in these infants. Additional research is needed to determine whether supplementation with large amounts of vitamin E is appropriate for premature infants." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"Infants at greatest risk of neonatal hypomagnesemia are low-birth-weight infants, including those suffering from intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) or premature infants recovering from birth hypoxia or later respiratory distress, and infants born to very young primiparous women or to young mothers who have had frequent pregnancies or multiple births, to preeclamptic mothers, and to diabetic mothers. The incidence of neonatal magnesium insufficiency may be greater than suspected." - Mark Sircus, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (Get the book.) "The survival rate of very preterm, low birth weight infants (weighing less than 1500 g) is 85 per cent in the USA and is ever increasing, while 42 to 75 per cent of extremely premature infants (weighing 751-1000 g) survive. Of great concern is the lack of consistent decrease in neurological syndromes and associated visual impairments. Because of short gestations, these infants have not had time to accrue up to 80 per cent of magnesium normally present at term." - Mark Sircus, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (Get the book.)

"Just consider the experience of premature infants who are treated with what's called "kangaroo care," skin-to-skin cuddling with the baby tucked between his mother's breasts for several hours a day. Studies have proven that when the baby is cold, the mother's breasts will automatically heat up to keep the baby comfortable—as much as two degrees Celsius in five minutes—and then repeat the cycle all over again when his body starts to cool down. All of this happens without any external machines or assistance of any kind—and without a single word being spoken." - Tonya Reiman, The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter (Get the book.)

"In 2001, there were serious shortages of many important drugs, including certain anesthetics, antivenins for poisonous snakebites, steroids for premature infants, antidotes for certain drug overdoses, an anticlotting drug for hemophilia, an injectable drug used in cardiac resuscitation, an antibiotic for gonorrhea, a drug to induce labor in childbirth, and vaccines against flu and pneumonia in adults. Perhaps the worst shortages are of childhood vaccines. In 2000, the supply of the combined vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough was so short that the U.S." - Marcia Angell, M.D., The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It (Get the book.)

"The scientific literature now supports the touching of premature infants as being beneficial. The infant apprehends through touch and sound that it is not simply a piece of cybermachinery attached to other machines through lines and tubes. A sense of belonging to life is transmitted through human contact. Demitra today is a strong, normal warrior-child with an IQ over 170, who dominates her kindergarten class, and is always protecting other children. Data shows improved outcomes for premature infants born to touch and massage. Even so, traditional medicine has not fully embraced this work." - Dr. Gary Null, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (Get the book.)

"Women deficient in folic acid who become pregnant are also more likely to give birth to premature infants or to infants with low birthweight or neural tube defects (openings in the spinal cord or brain). Folic acid is also known as a guardian of the body's cells, because it helps protect them from DNA damage that could turn them cancerous. Your need for folic acid increases if you have difficulty absorbing the vitamin, abuse alcohol, have liver disease, are on kidney dialysis, or have certain forms of anemia." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

"Vitamin E treatment of premature infants seemed to have a positive effect against the development of retinopathy of prematurity (Papp et al. 1997). The close correlation between the antioxidant capacity of the mothers and babies suggests that supplementation with sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine, cysteine) and folic acid during pregnancy might improve the antioxidant capacity of premature infants." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Benzyl Alcohol Associated with fatal "gasping syndrome' in premature infants Amphetamines Speedy stimulating drugs, spur Norepinephrine and Dopam ine release by docking in their receptor molecules. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Increases urine Sodium and fluid excretion lowering blood volume and pressure. Antacids Low hydrochloric acid, and low stomach acidity causes unabsorbed Calcium and Protein to combine with Fatty acids forming Calcium soaps excreted with the Fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, E, and K." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"The close correlation between the antioxidant capacity of the mothers and babies suggests that supplementation with sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine, cysteine) and folic acid during pregnancy might improve the antioxidant capacity of premature infants. An antioxidant cocktail of selenium plus vitamin E given to high-risk mothers (high risk factors include advanced age, smoking, and pregnancy-induced hypertension) before delivery might be useful in the prevention of retinopathy in premature infants (Papp et al. 1997)." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Serious fatal Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia Of structural lung changes in premature infants on Oxygen machines, Take Vitamin E. For Calcium Deficiency Of rickets with bone malformations, babies very lively and reactive, look too intelligent for their years. Take Calcium Phosphorus 6x; Calcium Fluorine 12x (in whole rye for teething); andSilical2x; Calcium and dried Nettle; Orangejuice and Cod liver oil for Vitamin D; raw Carrotjuice and Almondmilk. For Cankers InNursing Infants Give mother2-3 nickel-sized pieces of Rhubarb daily. Waking Up With A Catch in the Breath Cold sponge." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

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