ea0037ep241 | Calcium and Vitamin D metabolism | ECE2015
Karras Spyridon
, Paschou Stavroula A
, Kandaraki Eleni
, Anagnostis Panagiotis
, Annweiler Cedric
, Tarlatzis Basil C
, Hollis Bruce W
, Grant William B
, Goulis Dimitrios G
Introduction: Despite high levels of sunshine, maternal hypovitaminosis D during pregnancy is prevalent in the Mediterranean region, consisting a paradox. The aim of the study was to systematically review trials that investigated vitamin D concentrations during pregnancy in this region, in order to determine predictors of hypovitaminosis D and explain the paradox.Methods: After applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, 15 studies were entered into the syste...