WHEAT AND SCHIZOPHRENIA

wheatMaternal consumption of wheat is a risk factor for schizophrenia.  Wheat can be inflammatory to some people.

Other risk factors are low vitamin D, complications during pregnancy or childbirth, and infection with toxoplasmosis or herpes.  Read more…

SOURCE:  Psychology Today

 

RACE AND VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Black Americans display lower levels of vitamin D and greater pain sensitivity compared to white Americans.  People with darker skin are more at risk of being deficient in vitamin D.  Read more…

SOURCE:  Science Daily