{"id":4539,"date":"2026-05-21T12:09:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/taking-high-dose-vitamin-d-during-pregnancy-may-boost-childrens-memory\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:09:44","slug":"taking-high-dose-vitamin-d-during-pregnancy-may-boost-childrens-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/taking-high-dose-vitamin-d-during-pregnancy-may-boost-childrens-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking high-dose Vitamin D during pregnancy may boost children's memory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Taking higher doses of vitamin D during pregnancy could help boost a child\u2019s memory years later, according to new research.

\nScientists found youngsters whose mothers took larger amounts of the supplement while pregnant performed slightly better in memory tests at the age of 10.

\nThe study, led by researchers at the University of Copenhagen, analysed data from around 500 children whose mothers had taken part in a clinical trial.

\nOne group of mothers received the standard 10 microgram daily dose of vitamin D, while another was given a much higher 70 microgram supplement.

\nResearchers later tested the children\u2019s memory and discovered those exposed to the higher dose in the womb achieved modestly better results.

\nThe findings have sparked excitement, but experts insist pregnant women should not rush to change their supplement routine.

\nAndrew Shennan, professor of obstetrics at King’s College London, is quoted by the Daily Mail as saying: \u201cGiven how cheap and safe vitamin D is at these doses, it could have a significant public health benefit in the future if the findings are real.\u201d

\nHe added: \u201cAs it was an ad hoc analysis and wasn’t pre-defined, this may be a chance finding.

\n\u201cIt would be important to confirm this in other datasets before making recommendations.

\n\u201cThe benefit could, however, be even greater in less nourished populations.

\n\u201cThese findings were only apparent after 10 years, so this should encourage others to look at this with this timeframe in mind.\u201d

\nOther experts urged caution.

\nLucia Iglesias Vazquez, a researcher and lecturer in nutrition and public health, said: \u201cThis is a post hoc analysis, meaning it was not the original primary objective of the trial, and the observed effect sizes are modest.

\n\u201cMost participants had relatively adequate Vitamin D levels at the start of the study, so the results may not be generalisable to populations with more severe deficiency.

\n\u201cOverall, the study reinforces the hypothesis that prenatal nutrition may influence child neurodevelopment, but further studies are still needed to determine which levels and timing of supplementation might have the greatest clinical impact.\u201d

\nAsma Khalil, Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine and Consultant Obstetrician, City St George’s, University of London, added: \u201cThe findings are interesting and add to growing evidence that Vitamin D is important in pregnancy, but they do not mean that taking very high doses of Vitamin D will make children ‘smarter’.

\n\u201cPregnant women should continue to follow existing medical advice on Vitamin D supplementation and speak with their healthcare professional before taking higher doses.\u201d

\nCurrent NHS guidance recommends pregnant and breastfeeding women take 10 micrograms of vitamin D daily to support both maternal and baby health.
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