Substantial Vitamin D Supplementation Is Required during the Prenatal Period to Improve Birth Outcomes

Nutrients. 2022 Feb 21;14(4):899. doi: 10.3390/nu14040899.

Abstract

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy has been studied since the early 1980's and, while many clinical trials have been performed, we remain at a crossroads in our conclusions about vitamin D's effects during pregnancy and the optimal dose and timing of supplementation [...].

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Dietary Supplements
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / prevention & control
  • Vitamin D* / therapeutic use
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin D