A study shows mothers' vitamin D supplements during pregnancy strengthen children's bones by age seven.

A study by the University of Southampton found that children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy had stronger bones at age seven. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, indicated enhanced bone density, with higher calcium and mineral levels, reducing fracture risk. These findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is crucial for children's bone health and should be considered a public health priority.

November 06, 2024
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