Vitamin D status in pregnant Omanis. A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2011; 11 (1): 52-55
in English
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ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to determine the vitamin D status of pregnant Omanis by measurement of their circulating 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels. Blood samples were obtained from a cohort of 103 consecutive healthy pregnant Omanis at the Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, on their first antenatal visit. The study took place in May, June and July 2010. Vitamin D deficiency was present in 34 [33%] of patients [25OHD3 <25 nmol/L], 'at risk' levels were found in 67 [65%] patients [25OHD3 25-50 nmol/L]; two patients [1.9%] had values between 50 and 75 nmol/L, and no patients in the optimal range >75 nmol/L. If confirmed, these findings indicate the need for vitamin D replacement during pregnancy and lactation. Although not evidence based we recommend at least 1000 IU of cholecalciferol, [vitamin D3] daily
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Calcifediol
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Lactation
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Nutrition Policy
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Year:
2011
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