Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven
Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research.Southampton researchers led a national study that trialled vitamin supplements in pregnancy. It showed extra vitamin D can help increase children’s bone mass.Pregnant women in the UK are now routinely advised to take vitamin D supplements.This latest analysis shows that these benefits persist into mid-childhood. Researchers say this reinforces the importance of vit
