Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6825763 | Schizophrenia Research | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We found higher rates of vitamin D deficiency in people with FEP compared to matched controls. Given that vitamin D is neuroprotective; that developmental vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for psychosis, and that incipient psychosis may affect lifestyle factors and diet, future studies are required to examine this association further. In the meantime, there is a need for more widespread testing of vitamin D levels in FEP and for the development of appropriate management strategies.
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Matthieu Crews, John Lally, Poonam Gardner-Sood, Oliver Howes, Stefania Bonaccorso, Shubulade Smith, Robin M Murray, Marta Di Forti, Fiona Gaughran,