Elvira Larqué1, Eva Morales2, Rosaura Leis3, José E Blanco-Carnero4. 1. Department of Physiology, University of Murcia, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca), Murcia, Spain. 2. IMIB-Arrixaca, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Murcia, CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain. 3. Unit of Investigation in Nutrition, Growth and Human Development of Galicia, Pediatric Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Institute of Health Research of Santiago (IDIS), CiberObn, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. 4. Gynecology Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital, Murcia, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To what extent does the circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentration help to meet the physiological needs of humans is an ongoing subject of debate. Remaining unexposed to the sun to reduce melanoma cancer risk, current lifestyle with less out door activities, and increasing obesity rates, which in turn increases the storage of vitamin D in the adipose tissue, are presumably factors that contribute to the substantial upsurge in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in humans. Since evidence is lacking regarding the appropriate cut-off points to define vitamin D status during pregnancy, references used to establish the intake recommendations and vitamin D content of prenatal vitamin supplements are quite conservative. SUMMARY: The foetus depends fully on maternal 25(OH)D supply. 25(OH)D readily crosses the placenta and it is activated into 1,25(OH)2D by foetal kidneys. Moreover, 1,25(OH)2D can also be synthesized within the placenta to regulate placental metabolism. The importance of vitamin D during pregnancy for maintaining maternal calcium homeostasis and therefore for foetal bone development is well recognized; major discussions are in progress regarding the potential maternal detrimental effects on pregnancy outcomes, foetal development, and the long-term health of children. Interventional studies have also evaluated the effect of vitamin D for reduction on preterm birth and asthma programming. Key Messages: Clinically, by understanding the effects of vitamin D on perinatal outcomes, we could individualize antenatal counselling regarding vitamin D supplementation to ensure vitamin D repletion without increasing the risk of foetal hypercalcemia.
BACKGROUND: To what extent does the circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentration help to meet the physiological needs of humans is an ongoing subject of debate. Remaining unexposed to the sun to reduce melanoma cancer risk, current lifestyle with less out door activities, and increasing obesity rates, which in turn increases the storage of vitamin D in the adipose tissue, are presumably factors that contribute to the substantial upsurge in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in humans. Since evidence is lacking regarding the appropriate cut-off points to define vitamin D status during pregnancy, references used to establish the intake recommendations and vitamin D content of prenatal vitamin supplements are quite conservative. SUMMARY: The foetus depends fully on maternal 25(OH)D supply. 25(OH)D readily crosses the placenta and it is activated into 1,25(OH)2D by foetal kidneys. Moreover, 1,25(OH)2D can also be synthesized within the placenta to regulate placental metabolism. The importance of vitamin D during pregnancy for maintaining maternal calcium homeostasis and therefore for foetal bone development is well recognized; major discussions are in progress regarding the potential maternal detrimental effects on pregnancy outcomes, foetal development, and the long-term health of children. Interventional studies have also evaluated the effect of vitamin D for reduction on preterm birth and asthma programming. Key Messages: Clinically, by understanding the effects of vitamin D on perinatal outcomes, we could individualize antenatal counselling regarding vitamin D supplementation to ensure vitamin D repletion without increasing the risk of foetal hypercalcemia.
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