Ultraviolet radiation and effects on humans: the paradigm of maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy.
Eur J Clin Nutr
; 71(11): 1268-1272, 2017 11.
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ABSTRACT
Current evidence indicates that neonates born of mothers with vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy have greater risk for developing hypocalcemia, rickets and extra-skeletal disorders. Despite the classic knowledge that ultraviolet-B (UVB) exposure is the most efficient way for a future mother to obtain optimal vitamin D concentrations, no current consensus or clinical recommendations exist regarding the duration and timing of UVB exposure for pregnant women. This article offers a narrative review of available data regarding how UVB exposure affects maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy, along with a discourse on clinical implications of this public health issue. Future studies would benefit from adopting UVB exposure estimates to recommend appropriate UVB exposure to pregnant women. Doing so could provide a more holistic and practical approach in managing maternal hypovitaminosis D during pregnancy.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones del Embarazo
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Rayos Ultravioleta
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Vitamina D
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Deficiencia de Vitamina D
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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En
Revista:
Eur J Clin Nutr
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Grecia