Vitamin D is a potent boost fetal brain health

Recent studies have shown that vitamin D intake during pregnancy may increase fetal brain health. The study was conducted by researchers at the Research Center for Environmental Epidemiology in Spain.

Researchers have studied 1820 mothers with their babies. They found that babies of mothers who took vitamin D is optimal, experienced rapid brain development.

These findings support the recommendation for vitamin D intake before and during pregnancy. Fatty fish and dairy are foods that can provide the required intake of vitamin D the body.

Currently recommend intake of 200 IU of vitamin D every day, if a person is not exposed to much sunlight.