Vitamin D Important In Brain Development And Function

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sun, 04/20/2008 - 23:00

Scientists have found evidence to suggest an important role for vitamin D in brain development and function, and that supplementation for groups chronically low in vitamin D is warranted.

Vitamin D is present in only a few foods (e.g., fatty fish), and is also added to fortified milk, but our supply typically comes mostly from exposure to ultraviolet rays in sunlight.

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