Elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D plasma levels in normal human pregnancy and lactation

Elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D plasma levels in normal human pregnancy and lactation

Plasma 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels are elevated in early pregnancy and continue to increase throughout pregnancy. They remain elevated postpartum in lactating women. The elevated levels probably represent a physiological response to increased calcium requirements.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of clinical investigation 1979-02, Vol.63 (2), p.342-344
Hauptverfasser: Kumar, R, Cohen, W R, Silva, P, Epstein, F H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Dihydroxycholecalciferols - blood
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Hydroxycholecalciferols - blood
Lactation
Pregnancy
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Zusammenfassung:Plasma 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels are elevated in early pregnancy and continue to increase throughout pregnancy. They remain elevated postpartum in lactating women. The elevated levels probably represent a physiological response to increased calcium requirements.
ISSN:0021-9738
DOI:10.1172/JCI109308