Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Authors

Rachel A. Maassen, University of IowaFollow

Article Title

Calcium and vitamin D for the reproductive female

Abstract

The importance of calcium as well as its interdependence upon vitamin D is well established. Vitamin D acts via the vitamin D receptor, which is found in 37 different human tissues. Because of its rather ubiquitous localization, vitamin D is the topic of a great deal of associative research. However, caution must be exercised in interpreting these initial studies until clear evidence for causality becomes available. The purpose of this article is to review some of the known vitamin D and calcium associations as well as the current guidelines for calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Keywords

calcium, dietary supplements, guidelines, human reproduction, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, women

Submission Type

Article

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Recommended Citation

Maassen RA. Calcium and vitamin D for the reproductive female. Proc Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Nov 15;2(2):Article 18 [9 p.]. Available from: http://ir.uiowa.edu/pog/vol2/iss2/18. Free full text article.