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CDC: 3 out of 4 new moms in US now breast-feed their infants (AP)

Graphic shows increase in the U.S. rate of breast-feeding ; three sizes; 1c x 3 3/4 inches; 46.5 mm x 95.3 mm; 1c x 4 3/4 inches; 46.5 mm x 120.7 mm; 2c x 2 1/2 inches; 96.3 mm x 63.5 mmAP - More than 3 out buy curcumin powder extract 4 new moms now breast-feed their infants, highest rate the U.S. in at least 20 years, according to a a government report released Wednesday. About 77 percent new mothers breast-feed, at least briefly, up from Glycine 1 percent in 1993-1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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There are some foods, although not many, which provide vitamin D. These would be fatty fish, milk, fortified orange juice and fortified cereals. Mushrooms that are sun grown are also a good source of vitamin D. Green leafy vegetables are not a good source of vitamin D. Because of this, a daily supplement is recommended. Traditionally, 200 I.U.s were the recommended dose but new studies are suggesting anywhere from 600-800 I.U.s as a minimum dose. Up to 2,000 I.U.s a day has not been shown to pose a toxicity risk but there is really no reason to take this much.

Given the known benefits of vitamin D, all of us, especially as we age, should pay as close attention to this vitamin as we do calcium.

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