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

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By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jan 22 2025 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. Research: Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Is a Risk Factor for Infants’ Epigenetic Gestational Age Acceleration at Birth in Japan: A Cohort Study . Image Credit: Fida Olga / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal  Nutrients , researchers in

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