Substantial Vitamin D Supplementation Is Required during the Prenatal Period to Improve Birth Outcomes
Bruce W. Hollis, Carol L. Wagner
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 [...].
Topics & Concepts
PregnancyMedicineVitaminVitamin D and neurologyClinical trialPeriod (music)PhysiologyLive birthPediatricsObstetricsEndocrinologyInternal medicineBiologyGeneticsAcousticsPhysicsVitamin D Research StudiesBirth, Development, and HealthBone health and osteoporosis research