New research reveals a direct causal role for vitamin D in shaping dopamine-producing neurons in the fetal brain, moving beyond earlier correlations. Vitamin D actively guides the structure and function of these neurons, influencing dopamine production critical for mood and behavior. Deficiency during pregnancy may disrupt brain wiring and raise long-term neurodevelopmental risks, prompting renewed calls to reassess prenatal vitamin D guidelines.
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