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Vitamin D for Healthy Pregnancy

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 13, 2017 6:16:31 AM / by Isadora Guggenheim

 

Vitamin D and Autism.

 

Low vitamin D levels in pregnant women are associated with neurodevelopment disorders,

For pregnant women at 20 weeks' gestation, new research has found, if their vitamin D levels are low, there is a higher likelihood that they may have a child with autistic traits that will surface by the age of 6.

The study was led by Professor John McGrath of the Brain Institute at the University of Queensland and also involved Dr Henning Tiemeier of the Netherlands’ Erasmus Medical Centre. They noted that similar to pregnant women taking folate to reduce spina bifida, the results of this study suggest that taking a prenatal vitamin D supplement may reduce the possibility of autism.

Vitamin D is known to be vital for maintaining healthy bones and other health benefits, and now there is evidence that is it linked to brain growth and development. Vitamin D comes from sun exposure, certain foods and supplements.

Most healthy individuals have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiencies. Many are young women.  

Vitamin D levels are easy to check and covered by most insurances.  Correcting insufficiencies and deficiencies is the best cost effective measure to prevent depression. Ask your provider to check your vitamin D3 levels at your next office visit.

Vitamin D levels should range between 70-100.

Second Nature Care Vitamin D protection 

In our area, I recommend that patients take 5000 iu. of Vitamin D3 from Xymogen between October and April. Xymogen's formula is soy-free. 

Iodine is also necessary for brain development, There are numerous studies to prove that bromide in all processed foods interrupts the uptake of iodine. Bromide increases the risk of several cancers, endometriosis and other inflammatory autoimmune conditions.

We need iodine to make the thyroid hormones necessary for brain function.  Eating iodine-rich foods helps to provide the 290 micrograms of iodide needed daily for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Some need an additional 150 micrograms of an iodide supplement to reach the recommended level. The combined iodide intake should be between 290 and 1100 micrograms per day in the form of potassium iodide.

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Isadora Guggenheim

Written by Isadora Guggenheim

Isadora Guggenheim, ND, FNP, RN, MS, CNS, LMT, owner of Second Nature Naturopathic Care, LLC
For all appointments: Tel: 845 358-8385 Fax: 845 358-2963 drguggenheim@msn.com