Research progress of vitamin D in neuro-developmental disabilities
Neuro-developmental disorders(NDDs)are chronic developmental brain dysfunctions that affect multifunctional areas of the brain,caused by various genetic or acquired factors.Vitamin D(Vit D),as a neurosteroid hormone,can exert its function through both genetic and non-genetic mechanisms.Over the past few decades,studies on the relationship between Vit D levels and NDDs have found that Vit D deficiency during development is a risk factor for some NDDs.Vit D deficiency in early life can affect brain development,disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain,and reduce the body's and brain's antioxidant capacity.This review examines the mechanism of Vit D in the brain,explores the relationship between Vit D and neurodevelopmental disabilities,highlights recent research progress and identifies unsolved problems,in order to deepen understanding of the role of Vit D in NDDs and provide novel insights for the diagnosis and treatment of NDDs.