11 Ways Vitamin D Shapes Your Brain — From Before Birth To Old Age (P)

From childhood to old age, studies are uncovering surprising links between vitamin D and mental health and cognition.

Vitamin D is best known for supporting bones, but scientists frequently link it to the brain and mental health.

Low levels have been linked to a wide range of psychological problems, from neurodevelopmental disorders to mental illness and cognitive decline.

Yet many people -- especially in northern climates -- do not get enough, particularly between October and March when sunlight is scarce.

Here are 11 studies revealing some of the surprising ways vitamin D may influence the mind and brain across the lifespan.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.