Endocrine Abstracts

An adequate intestinal uptake of calcium is critical for the maintenance of calcium homeostasis during pregnancy and lactation. We previously found in rat models of end-stage renal disease that dietary fructose reduces intestinal calcium absorption and perturbs kidney morphology. Despite the dramatic rise in fructose consumption and the evidence of its deleterious effects for adult health, there is no information about fructose effects on maternal health and pregnancy outcomes...