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European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry

Volume 6, Issue 1, 2019
Mcmed International
European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry
Issn
2348 - 2192 (Print), 2348 - 2206 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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editorejmbb@mcmed.us
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http://mcmed.us/journal/ejmbb
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Abstract
Title
ASSESSMENT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT WOMEN: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRENATAL SUPPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Author
Anuradha V
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Vitamin D deficiency, Pregnant women, Prenatal vitamins, Vitamin D supplementation, Umbilical cord blood
Abstract
This study investigates vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, despite prenatal vitamin usage. While current recommendations suggest 200 to 400 IU of vitamin D daily, scientific evidence supporting these guidelines is limited. The study involved 49 pregnant women across trimesters, supplementing with 50,000 IU of vitamin D weekly. Initial and trimester-specific tests assessed calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, 25- hydroxyvitamin D, total protein, and albumin levels. Umbilical cord blood tests were conducted at birth. Results showed vitamin D levels of 19.17, 31.10, and 29.3 nanograms per milliliter during the first, second, and third trimesters, respectively, and 24.38 nanograms in newborns. Toxic vitamin D levels were not observed. Multivitamin supplement usage did not significantly impact vitamin D levels between trimesters. These findings contribute valuable insights into addressing vitamin D deficiencies in pregnant women
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