Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: In pregnant women there is a twofold increase in synthesis of calcitriol, i.e. the active metabolite of vitamin D. Literature data point to adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy both for pregnant woman and foetus. Polish data on the effects of vitamin D deficiency in this group are scarce.Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D3 concentrations in pregnant women on health ...