Vitamin D 'boosts child muscles'

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25549055



Higher levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy have been linked to better muscle development in children, say researchers.

The study on 678 children, published in Endocrine Research, showed vitamin D levels in the womb were linked to grip strength at the age of four.

The team at the University of Southampton say the muscle boost could persist throughout life.

Trials are taking place to see how effective pregnancy supplements are.

[Ilsa]

1. Prenatal vitamins don't have enough D?

I wonder about the study and the diets of the moms in the sample.

[AcoboDot]

2. Agree

Last edited Thu Feb 6, 2014, 01:15 AM - Edit history (1)

I completely agree that vitamin D plays a very important role in the development of child's muscles and bones. I have even read that it helps the child to have strong gums. Read more details on this link.