In order to examine the effects of long-term hospitalization during pregnancy on vitamin D
metabolism in pregnant women and neonates, we measured the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin …

Vitamin D plays a key role in regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism. However,
whether maternal vitamin D levels affect fetal bone strength is unclear. This study assessed …

Abstract Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations are thought to accurately
reflect vitamin D stores, and vitamin D deficiency causes secondary hyperparathyroidism …

Introduction: Maternal vitamin D deficiency is widespread health problem that is more
important in pregnant women, which affects fetus growth and bone development. The aim of …

There is evidence that vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor in the development of many
chronic diseases, such as osteomalacia, rickets, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia …

Vitamin D requirements have become one of the most highly debated and controversial
topics in nutrition. Recommendations for vitamin D intake during pregnancy are a central …

Background This study was conducted to observe the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency
during pregnancy and the effects of maternal 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-[OH] D) levels on …

Objective: To determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in newborn infants of
mothers at risk of vitamin D deficiency because of dark skin or the wearing of concealing …

Vitamin D deficiency is observed worldwide and represents a health hazard for mothers,
infants and elderly persons. We know that many young Japanese women experience …

Abstract Background/Aims: Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to be associated with a
greater prevalence of anemia in various healthy and diseased populations by a great deal of …