Objective To report an update on the role of vitamin D (VD) in ovarian physiology with a
focus on genes involved in steroidogenesis, follicular development, and ovarian reserve, as …

Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is
critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the …

Objective: High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was previously reported in children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but little is known about the efficacy of vitamin D3 …

Inequalities in perinatal and maternal outcome persist in women from lower socioeconomic
groups, from specific ethnic groups, and from those living in deprived areas. In view of the …

The association between vitamin D deficiency and various adverse pregnancy outcomes
has been extensively investigated in recent years. The pregnant woman is the only source of …

Pregnancy places exceptional demands on vitamin D and calcium availability; thus, their
deficiencies during pregnancy threaten the woman and her fetus. Globally, vitamin D and …

Background Vitamin D insufficiency has been associated with a number of adverse
pregnancy outcomes, and has been recognized as a public health concern. Aim The …

Background: Risk factors for maternal vitamin D deficiency and preterm birth overlap, but the
distribution of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) levels among preterm infants is not known …

The dietary reference values for Vitamin D were set primarily considering its role in bone
health, but with the discovery of Vitamin D receptors throughout body tissues, new links with …

Background Population-based studies have confirmed that the prevalence of vitamin D
deficiency is substantial in many societies, and is of particular concern in pregnant women …