The value of vitamin D cannot be overemphasized, especially for pregnant women. In a Finnish study, the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was 34 percent greater in children whose mother suffered from a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, compared to those whose mother’s vitamin D status was sufficient in the first and second trimesters.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to wide-ranging health consequences, from dementia and cognitive impairment to the occurrence of various types of cancers. About 1 billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency, while half of the population suffers from insufficient levels of the “sunshine nutrient.”
