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·May 27, 2023·4 min read

Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

Neuroscientists 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.

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·May 23, 2023·5 min read

Higher Vitamin D Dose in Childhood Linked to Lower Mental Health Risk

A 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.

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·May 13, 2023·5 min read

Could 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.

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·March 1, 2023·4 min read

Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Dementia

Taking 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.

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·January 25, 2023·3 min read

The Impact of Vitamin D and Thyroid Hormones on Child Development

Lower 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.

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·December 7, 2022·5 min read

Brains With More Vitamin D Function Better

Older 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.

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·August 12, 2022·3 min read

Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults

The findings of an extensive meta-analysis study reveal vitamin D supplementation may help to alleviate symptoms of depression.

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·August 7, 2022·3 min read

Down on Vitamin D? It Could Be the Cause of Chronic Inflammation

Study reveals a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and chronic inflammation. Researchers suggest boosting vitamin D in those with a deficiency may help to reduce inflammation.

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·June 14, 2022·4 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia

Researchers found an association between low vitamin D levels and reduced brain volume. Lower vitamin D was also linked to an increased risk of stroke and dementia. Up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented by increasing vitamin D.

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·April 19, 2022·6 min read

Two Out of Three Infants Participating in WIC Don’t Get Recommended Amount of Vitamin D

Only 1 in 3 infants enrolled in the government's WIC program are receiving the daily recommended dose of vitamin d, a new study reports. Vitamin d deficiency plays a role in a number of disorders including rickets, multiple sclerosis, and type 2 diabetes.

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·January 2, 2022·6 min read

Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Symptoms in People With Psychosis

Study reveals there is no evidence a six-month course of vitamin D supplementation improves mental or physical health for those with psychosis. However, while vitamin D supplementation did not improve symptoms, 77% of patients experienced vitamin D deficiencies.

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·August 17, 2021·4 min read

Lack of Exercise and Poor Nutrition Could Increase the Risk of Diseases Like Dementia

Diet and exercise can influence hippocampal neurogenesis, researchers say. Poor nutrition and lack of exercise have detrimental effects on hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for dementia.

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vitamin D

Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

Higher Vitamin D Dose in Childhood Linked to Lower Mental Health Risk

Could Low Vitamin D Influence Long-COVID Risk?

Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Dementia

The Impact of Vitamin D and Thyroid Hormones on Child Development

Brains With More Vitamin D Function Better

Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults

Down on Vitamin D? It Could Be the Cause of Chronic Inflammation

Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia

Two Out of Three Infants Participating in WIC Don’t Get Recommended Amount of Vitamin D

Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Symptoms in People With Psychosis

Lack of Exercise and Poor Nutrition Could Increase the Risk of Diseases Like Dementia

Blood Biomarkers Highlight Immune Disruption in Long-COVID

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