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·December 7, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.

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·September 14, 2015·6 min read

Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s in Older People

According to a new study, vitamin D deficiency in elderly people is highly correlated with accelerated cognitive decline and memory loss, two symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 2, 2013·2 min read

New Study Suggests Low Vitamin D Causes Damage to Brain

A diet which is low in vitamin D could cause damage to the brain, a new study reports.

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·February 20, 2019·4 min read

Potential Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Loss of Brain Plasticity

Researchers report vitamin D levels affect perineuronal nets in the hippocampus. The study found vitamin D deficiency resulted in a significant decline in memory and learning in mouse models.

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·August 20, 2019·3 min read

Vitamin D deficiency in childhood linked to aggression and mood disorders in adolescence

Middle-school aged children with vitamin D deficiency were twice as likely to develop externalizing behavior problems and mood disorders during adolescence than their peers with higher levels of the vitamin.

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·June 11, 2021·5 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk for Addiction to Opioids and Ultraviolet Rays

Animal studies and analysis of human data reveal a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of both opioid addiction and sun-seeking behaviors.

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·October 25, 2016·8 min read

Vitamin D Engages Longevity Gene to Increase Lifespan: C. elgans Study

Vitamin D appears to engage longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins linked to age related diseases, such as Alzheimer's, a new study reports.

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·August 8, 2021·3 min read

Vitamin D Reduces Need for Opioid Pain Relief in Cancer Patients

Cancer patients with vitamin D deficiency under palliative care reported a decreased need for opioids to control pain and reduced symptoms of fatigue when given vitamin D supplementation.

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·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin D the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may explain why males are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. The study reports prenatal vitamin d deficiency increases testosterone in the developing male brain.