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Vitamin d supplements were recommended for my baby - what is the best carrier? different brands use olive oil, coconut oil, or mct oil? is one more tolerated by a baby? are there any studies on giving them that?

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D is a fat soluble vitamin, meaning it dissolves best in a fat & not in water. Any of the fatty oils mentioned are reasonable carriers for this supplement. I am not aware that one performs better than any other. All have been used as nutritional supplements by themselves.

Answered 12/18/2021

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