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Author Spotlight: Studying the Impact of Maternal Dietary Deficiencies on Long-Term Offspring Health Outcomes
Published on: June 28, 2024
The Influence of Vitamin D on Pregnancy and Outcomes: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives
Zhanar Kurmangali1, Bibigul Abdykalykova2, Aimen Kurmangali3
1Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Introduction:
The purpose of the research was to explore the relationship between pathology and pregnancy outcomes with serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol levels and vitamin D supplementation.
Methods:
A literature search was performed for systematic literature reviews published between January 2018 and February 2023. Forty-two publications were selected for further analysis.
Results:
This study demonstrates that elevated maternal serum 25(OH)D levels are associated with a decreased risk of preterm labour and various pregnancy-related health issues, highlighting the protective benefits of adequate vitamin D during pregnancy.
Conclusion:
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy at a dose of 2,000 IU or higher is preventive for pre-eclampsia, insulin resistance, and the development of bronchial asthma in early childhood. Vitamin D screening is indicated for all pregnant women. Dosages of vitamin D preparations should be determined individually, considering laboratory tests and risk factors.
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