Vitamin D Deficiency Influences Fatty Acid Metabolism

During pregnancy, vitamin D plays a central role in conception, implantation and development of the placenta [1]. Worldwide, vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is considered as a major public health problem [2 –4]. Existing research indicates that vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency is related with a number of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, and intra uterine growth reduction [5]. Several studies have reported low serum vitamin D levels in pregnant women in India [6–8].
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research