Evaluation of Vitamin D Supplementation Doses during Pregnancy in a Population at High Risk for Deficiency


Mutlu G. Y., Ozsu E., Kalaca S., Yuksel A., Pehlevan Y., Cizmecioglu F. M., ...Daha Fazla

HORMONE RESEARCH IN PAEDIATRICS, cilt.81, sa.6, ss.402-408, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 81 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000358833
  • Dergi Adı: HORMONE RESEARCH IN PAEDIATRICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.402-408
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim/Background: Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is a well-accepted recommendation worldwide; however, the debate about the correct dose is ongoing. We aimed to compare daily doses of 600, 1,200, and 2,000 IU in this randomized, controlled study. Methods: The study group consisted of 91 pregnant women aged 16-42 years admitted to Kocaeli Maternity and Children Hospital between April 2011 and April 2012. The participants were randomly divided into 3 groups. 600, 1,200, and 2,000 IU/day of vitamin D was supplemented to group 1 (control group, n = 31), group 2 (n = 31), and group 3 (n = 32), respectively. Serum calcium, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), and the calcium/creatinine ratio in spot urine samples were measured in the follow-up period. The serum calcium and 25OHD levels of the mothers' infants were measured as well. Results: The frequency of vitamin D sufficiency after supplementation was 80% in group 3 and it was significantly higher than in groups 1 (42%) and 2 (39%) (p = 0.03). The frequency of vitamin D sufficiency in the infants of the participants was 91% in group 3 and it was significantly higher than in groups 1 36%) and 2 (52%) (p = 0.006). Conclusions: At least 2,000 IU/day of vitamin D is needed to ensure adequate vitamin D status in pregnancy and early infancy. (C) 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel