Twenty of the last one hundred years of vitamin D research have involved investigations of
the brain as a target organ for this hormone. Our group was one of the first to investigate …

Vitamin D is vital for our body as it regulates calcium homeostasis and maintains bone
integrity. In this article, we will discuss how vitamin D aids in the function of neuronal and …

Many epidemiological studies have highlighted the link between vitamin D deficiency and
schizophrenia. In particular, two prominent studies report an association between neonatal …

It has been 20 years since we first proposed vitamin D as a “possible” neurosteroid.(1) Our
work over the last two decades, particularly results from our cellular and animal models, has …

Preterm birth is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality including brain damage
and cerebral palsy. The development of brain injury in the preterm infant may be influenced …

Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is a public health issue around the world. According to
epidemiological studies, low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increased risk of …

Abstract Language is a complex multidimensional cognitive system that is connected to
many neurocognitive capacities. The development of language is therefore strongly …

Myocardial fibrosis is a pathological phenomenon associated with cardiovascular disease
(CVD) that plays a crucial role in the development of heart diseases. Vitamin D deficiency …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by early-appearing social communication
deficits, with genetic and environmental factors potentially playing a role in its etiology …

A large number of observational studies have highlighted the prevalence rates of vitamin D
insufficiency and deficiency in many populations including pregnant women. Vitamin D is …