Comparison of Free and Total 25-hydroxyvitamin D in Normal Human Pregnancy

In conclusion, the current study revealed that free 25(OH)D is a more precise determinant of the vitamin D status during normal human pregnancy than total 25(OH)D. In the settings of normal pregnancy, free 25(OH)D revealed better associations with markers of bone metabolism (calcium, BSAP), lipid metabolism (adiponectin, LDL cholesterol, LDL/HDL ratio) and kidney function (urea) than total 25(OH)D.Graphical abstract
Source: The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research