In a novel study researchers have found that new born babies with low levels of vitamin D have greater risk of developing schizophrenia in their later life. Schizophrenia is a scantily implicit group of brain chaos that affects around one in hundred Britons.
It typically first presents in young adults and its symptoms may include hearing voices and delusions. Nevertheless, it does not be a sign of a split personality and violent episodes are very rare. The research team from the Queensland Brain Institute used minute blood samples taken new born babies for the purpose of routine screening.
Vitamin D concentrations in infants who later develop schizophrenia with healthy reins were compared. The results of the study corroborated that infants with low vitamin D levels had twice raised risk of developing the condition. Sunshine hormone or vitamin D is typically from sunlight absorbed through the skin. Other rich source of vitamin D is oily fish.
Vitamin D has long been recognized for healthy bones but the research team from Queensland has revealed that it is also significant for healthy growth of the brain. It was found earlier studies that people suffering from schizophrenia are more likely to be born in winter.
While they require repeating these results, the study launches the likelihood that improving vitamin D levels in pregnant women and newborn babies could reduce the risk of later schizophrenia said investigator Professor John McGrath. The associations between vitamin D and bone growth have long been valued. Moreover its significance for healthy brain growth is a vital step forward added Prof. John.
Vitamin D is essential for cell growth and communiqué in all organs in the body, so it is no revelation that a lack of vitamin D has an effect on the developing brain, said Dr Darryl Eyles a fellow investigator.