Vitamin D deficiency linked to autism in children
8 years, 3 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency linked to autism in children

NL Times  

Pregnant woman who get in too little vitamin D are more than twice as likely to have a child that develops autism, according to a study by Erasmus MC in Rotterdam among over 4 thousand 6-year-olds and their mothers. Head researcher and psychiatry professor Henning Temeier made use of Generation R - a large study in which the growth and development of children in Rotterdam are followed - for his study. Also in the milder forms of autism, including inability to play with other children or endless repetition of certain behaviors, there was a vitamin D deficiency in the mother. The Health Council advises pregnant women to take 10 micrograms of vitamin D, especially for ensuring strong bones in the baby.

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Pregnant moms, take note! Having this every day can strengthen your child's bones
4 months, 1 week ago

Pregnant moms, take note! Having this every day can strengthen your child's bones

Hindustan Times  

Drinking milk while being pregnant to develop strong bones for your child may not be enough. It was observed that mothers who took Vitamin D supplements while being pregnant, had children with better bone density, than mothers who didn’t. The study stresses on the importance of Vitamin D supplementation for pregnant women to give birth to children with better bone …

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds
1 year, 2 months ago

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds

Hindustan Times  

Our bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well. Before pregnancy, we found that nine in ten of the women had low blood levels of many important vitamins, including folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Since our body only makes many of these micronutrients in small amounts, we get the bulk of them from …

From Sun to Supplements: Vitamin D is Vital to Your Child’s Health
1 year, 4 months ago

From Sun to Supplements: Vitamin D is Vital to Your Child’s Health

Hindustan Times  

Vitamin D is extremely important for the growth and development of a child right through infancy, i.e., immediately after birth through toddlerhood, pre-school, school-going, and adolescent age. Above and beyond, Vitamin D should be supplemented for children, either through breast milk when the mother is taking Vitamin D, a fortified formula or regular daily doses of Vitamin D. Vitamin D …

World Autism Awareness Day: Lifestyle changes for expecting mothers to reduce risk of autism in babies
1 year, 11 months ago

World Autism Awareness Day: Lifestyle changes for expecting mothers to reduce risk of autism in babies

Hindustan Times  

World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2 every year. To note there is no sure way to prevent autism during pregnancy, there are some important steps that expecting mothers can take to reduce the risk of their child developing the condition. Here are steps expecting mothers can take as per Dr Juneja to prevent autism in babies: Regular …

Prenatal vitamin intake may reduce autism recurrence: Study
6 years ago

Prenatal vitamin intake may reduce autism recurrence: Study

The Quint  

New York, March 1 Maternal intake of prenatal vitamins, including folic acid, during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of autism spectrum disorder, and lead to higher cognitive skills in younger siblings of children with the neurobehavioural condition, say researchers. Among mothers who took prenatal vitamins in the first month of pregnancy, only 14.1 per cent were born with autism. …

Taking prenatal vitamins early is associated with lower risk of autism, study says
6 years ago

Taking prenatal vitamins early is associated with lower risk of autism, study says

CNN  

CNN — Taking prenatal vitamins during the first month of pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of developing autism in children who are at high risk for the disorder, according to a new study. Of the children whose mothers took prenatal vitamins in the first month of the pregnancy, 14.1% went on to develop autism, compared with 32.7% in …

Child multivitamins ‘misleading’ parents by providing less than recommended vitamin D, experts warn
6 years, 1 month ago

Child multivitamins ‘misleading’ parents by providing less than recommended vitamin D, experts warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Children’s multivitamins on sale in Tesco, Boots and other major stores …

Should mums-to-be take vitamin D?
6 years, 6 months ago

Should mums-to-be take vitamin D?

ABC  

Norman Swan: Let's stay with pregnancy because women are often encouraged to take vitamins after they become pregnant, including vitamin D. Now, you'd think that if vitamin D was going to be of benefit, the group of women most likely to show that would be those who were vitamin D deficient, and just such a trial has been conducted in …

Vitamin D consumed as supplements is under debate
6 years, 7 months ago

Vitamin D consumed as supplements is under debate

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Prenatal micronutrient interventions during childhood have not shown a significant improvement in fetal and infant growth according to clinical trials carried out and published in the United States National Library of Medicine. Dr Laxmi Kiran, senior gynaecologist and fetal medicine specialist explained, “Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women is highly prevalent. Dr Preeti Reddy, senior gynaecologist explained, “Breast milk …

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of miscarriage, study suggests
6 years, 9 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of miscarriage, study suggests

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Women not receiving enough vitamin D take longer to get pregnant …

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy may increase autism traits in children: study
8 years, 3 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy may increase autism traits in children: study

China Daily  

Pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children with autism traits by the age of six, according to a recent study published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Exploring the link between vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and autism traits, John McGrath, a professor from the University of Queensland's Queensland Brain Institute, together with his co-researchers, …

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy may increase autism traits in children: study
8 years, 3 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy may increase autism traits in children: study

China Daily  

Pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children with autism traits by the age of six, according to a recent study published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Exploring the link between vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and autism traits, John McGrath, a professor from the University of Queensland's Queensland Brain Institute, together with his co-researchers, …

Autism linked to lack of vitamin D during pregnancy, study finds
8 years, 3 months ago

Autism linked to lack of vitamin D during pregnancy, study finds

ABC  

Could the answer to reducing the incidence of autism be as simple as pregnant women popping a vitamin D supplement? Lead author Professor John McGrath said the study found pregnant women with low vitamin D were more likely to have children with autistic traits by the age of six. "Just as taking folate in pregnancy has reduced the incidence of …

Why your BIRTH MONTH could raise your autism risk: Babies lacking the 'sunshine vitamin' are more likely to have learning disabilities
8 years, 6 months ago

Why your BIRTH MONTH could raise your autism risk: Babies lacking the 'sunshine vitamin' are more likely to have learning disabilities

Daily Mail  

Some prospective parents try to plan for their children to be born near the start of the academic year, to give them an age advantage when they start school. Scroll down for video A study by researchers at Cambridge and Glasgow universities found that babies born during summer are less likely to have learning difficulties such as autism or dyslexia …

Public Health England study suggests everyone should take Vitamin D supplements daily
8 years, 8 months ago

Public Health England study suggests everyone should take Vitamin D supplements daily

Daily Mail  

Millions of sun-starved Britons should take vitamin D supplements during winter to avoid bone and muscle disease, official new health advice says. Recommendation: Millions of sun-starved Britons should take vitamin D supplements during winter to avoid bone and muscle disease, official new health advice says During the spring and summer, the skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to …

Pregnant women who take Vitamin D during winter 'strengthen baby's bones'
9 years ago

Pregnant women who take Vitamin D during winter 'strengthen baby's bones'

The Independent  

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Low Vitamin D during pregnancy linked to child’s tooth cavities
10 years, 10 months ago

Low Vitamin D during pregnancy linked to child’s tooth cavities

The Hindu  

Many of the health problems that crop up in life have their origin in the very beginning — when the person was in the mother’s womb. A recent Canadian study points out that low Vitamin D levels during pregnancy could be one of the causes for a person’s poor dental health, and city dentists corroborate this finding. The study linked …

Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers
10 years, 10 months ago

Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers

China Daily  

Download Women's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers, according to a new study from Canada. Robert J. Schroth from University of Manitoba's dental school in Winnipeg and his team wondered whether low vitamin D levels in mothers during pregnancy would also translate into higher cavity rates …

Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers
10 years, 10 months ago

Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers

China Daily  

Download Women's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers, according to a new study from Canada. Robert J. Schroth from University of Manitoba's dental school in Winnipeg and his team wondered whether low vitamin D levels in mothers during pregnancy would also translate into higher cavity rates …

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