By Dave Branco

Local Vitamin Study

Local Vitamin D & Cognition study looking for young research participants

Feb 22, 2021 | 3:52 PM

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PRINCE GEORGE – According to medical researchers, Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide and especially among people in the north during the winter months.

UNBC researchers are now leading a study to get a better understanding whether low levels of vitamin D in kids have an effect on their cognitive abilities.

Recent studies in northern BC have shown that many adults have low vitamin D levels, particularly in the winter.

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On the heels of this study, new research has emerged and now will focus on pre-teens. The research began in September of 2020 with 40 local kids aged 9 to 13.

Because of the overwhelming local response in participants, researchers have decided to lengthen the study.

Each young participant will complete thinking and memory tasks, then asked to supply a drop of blood.

The results of the vitamin D test will be given to participants upon completion of the study.

Those looking to be part of the extended portion of the research are asked to email brainstudy@unbc.ca