Vitamin D During Pregnancy Enhances Children's Bone Health at Age 7

Research shows that maternal vitamin D supplementation leads to stronger bones in children, emphasizing its role as a public health strategy.

A study by the University of Southampton found that children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy have stronger bones at age seven.
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphate, essential minerals for bone, teeth, and muscle health.
The research involved over 1,000 pregnant women, with their children followed up to ages six and seven to assess bone health.
Findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy reduces the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in later life.
Pregnant women in the UK are now routinely advised to take vitamin D supplements as part of a public health strategy.