Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?

Researchers in Denmark conducted a study to see if taking high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy could improve children's intelligence and memory. The results showed that children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy had slightly better memory skills at age ten, but no significant improvement in overall intelligence. This study does not support the idea of giving high doses of vitamin D to pregnant women as a routine, suggesting that the benefits may be small and not worth the potential risks.

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