Maternal vitamin D deficiency may accelerate fetal aging and impact newborn health

Maternal vitamin D deficiency may accelerate fetal aging and impact newborn health

Source: News-Medical.Net

Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is linked to accelerated epigenetic gestational age in infants at birth, suggesting improper fetal development influenced by low vitamin D levels. The study also found associations between maternal age, birth height, and epigenetic aging, though cord blood vitamin D showed no significant impact.

New study reveals low maternal vitamin D levels may ‘fast-forward’ fetal biological clocks, raising questions about long-term health risks and prenatal care strategies.
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