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    2013
    High Quality

    Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of acute otitis media in otitis-prone children

    Marchisio P, Consonni D, Baggi E, Zampiero A, Bianchini S, Terranova L, Principi N, Esposito S

    Published in Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

    Key Findings

    Children given 1000 IU/day vitamin D had significantly fewer episodes of uncomplicated acute otitis media than placebo over 4 months.

    Conclusions

    Vitamin D supplementation reduces recurrence of acute otitis media in otitis-prone children with low baseline levels.

    Limitations

    Single centre, modest sample size.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin D
    Vitamin

    Vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced the number of episodes of uncomplicated acute otitis media.

    Related Health Concerns

    Ear Pain

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Sample Size:116
    Duration:16 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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