FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 21, 2025·5 min readVitamin D May Slow Biological AgingNew results from the VITAL randomized trial show that daily vitamin D3 supplementation helps preserve telomere length in older adults, potentially slowing a key biological aging process. Telomeres are protective caps on chromosomes that shorten with age and are associated with chronic diseases.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 19, 2025·5 min readLow Newborn Vitamin D Linked to Autism and SchizophreniaA large population study has found that babies born with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop mental disorders like ADHD, schizophrenia, and autism later in life. Researchers analyzed data from over 71,000 individuals, linking neonatal vitamin D deficiency to increased risks of several neurodevelopmental conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 21, 2024·4 min readVitamin D Deficiency in Childhood Linked to Higher Autoimmune RiskA recent study found that vitamin D deficiency during childhood accelerates the aging of the thymus, a crucial organ in training immune cells. As the thymus ages, it becomes less effective at filtering out cells that could mistakenly attack the body's own tissues, increasing the risk of autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2024·5 min readVitamin D Boosts Gut Bacteria for Cancer ImmunityVitamin D enhances a type of gut bacteria in mice, improving their immunity to cancer. The study shows that mice with higher levels of vitamin D resist tumor growth better and respond more effectively to immunotherapy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2024·2 min readProbiotics Plus Vitamin D Improve Schizophrenia SymptomsA new study suggests probiotics with vitamin D might improve cognitive function in people with schizophrenia. The study involved 70 adults who took either a placebo or the supplements daily for 12 weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 27, 2023·4 min readVitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and SchizophreniaNeuroscientists discovered how vitamin D deficiency impacts the development of neurons, contributing to disorders such as schizophrenia. Using innovative technology, they were able to observe that a lack of vitamin D not only changes neuron growth but also affects the brain's dopamine release mechanism. They found dopamine release was enhanced in cells grown in the presence of vitamin D, compared to a control.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 23, 2023·5 min readHigher Vitamin D Dose in Childhood Linked to Lower Mental Health RiskA recent study suggests higher doses of Vitamin D3 supplementation during early childhood may reduce the risk of internalizing psychiatric symptoms in later years. The study, a part of the VIDI trial, observed the impact of the standard 10 µg and a tripled 30 µg dose of Vitamin D on children from the age of two weeks to two years.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 13, 2023·5 min readCould Low Vitamin D Influence Long-COVID Risk?New research suggests a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of long COVID. The condition, which extends COVID-19 symptoms beyond 12 weeks, affects a significant percentage of previously hospitalized patients. In this controlled study, researchers found lower vitamin D levels in patients with long COVID, particularly those experiencing 'brain fog' symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 1, 2023·4 min readTaking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent DementiaTaking a vitamin D supplement daily may help stave off dementia in older adults, a new study reports. Researchers found taking vitamin D was associated with adults living dementia free for longer, and there were 40% fewer cases of dementia reported in those who frequently took vitamin D supplements. The effects were significantly greater in women than men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2023·3 min readThe Impact of Vitamin D and Thyroid Hormones on Child DevelopmentLower levels of vitamin D in-utero were associated with delays in fine motor skill development at age five. Exposure to thyroid hormones in-utero was associated with cognitive development during childhood.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·5 min readBrains With More Vitamin D Function BetterOlder adults with cognitive decline who have higher levels of vitamin D in their brains had better cognitive function than their peers with lower levels of vitamin D.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 12, 2022·3 min readVitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in AdultsThe findings of an extensive meta-analysis study reveal vitamin D supplementation may help to alleviate symptoms of depression.Read More