ArticlePloS one2013
Determinants of vitamin D status in fair-skinned women of childbearing age at northern latitudes.
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- Vitamin D Inadequacy and Its Relation to Body Fat and Muscle Mass in Adult Women of Childbearing Age.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Vitamin D status in children and adults in Sweden: dietary intake and 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in children aged 10-12 years and adults aged 18-80 years.Journal of nutritional science · 2020Article
- Ancestry-Adjusted Vitamin D Metabolite Concentrations in Association With Cytochrome P450 3A Polymorphisms.American journal of epidemiology · 2018Article
- Vitamin D status and the prevalence of deficiency in lactating women from eight provinces and municipalities in China.PloS one · 2017Article
- Vitamin D Status during Pregnancy in a Multi-Ethnic Population-Representative Swedish Cohort.Nutrients · 2016Article
- Use of Estrogen-Containing Contraception Is Associated With Increased Concentrations of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2016Article
- Vitamin D status among adults in Germany--results from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1).BMC public health · 2015Article
- Seasonal variation in children with developmental dysplasia of the hip.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2014Article
- Dynamic changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D during pregnancy and lack of effect on thyroid parameters.PloS one · 2014Article
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Abstract
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objectivePoor vitamin D status during pregnancy has been associated with unfavorable outcomes for mother and child. Thus, adequate vitamin D status in women of childbearing age may be important. The aim of this study is to investigate the determinants of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) serum concentrations in women of childbearing age living in Sweden, at latitude 57-58° north.
methodEighty four non-pregnant, non-lactating, healthy, fair-skinned women aged between 25-40 years were included. All subjects provided blood samples, four day food records and answered questionnaires about sun exposure and lifestyle. Total serum 25(OH)D was analyzed using Roche Cobas® electrochemoluminiescent immunoassay.
resultsMean 25(OH)D was 65.8±19.9 nmol/l and 23% of the subjects had concentrations <50 nmol/l. Only 1% had concentrations <25 nmol/l. Determinants of 25(OH)D concentrations were recent sunbed use, recent travel to southern latitude, season, estrogen contraceptive use and use of supplementary vitamin D (R(2) = 0.27).
conclusionEvery fifth woman had 25(OH)D concentrations <50 nmol/l. About 30% of the variation in vitamin D status was explained by sun exposure, use of vitamin D supplements and use of estrogen contraceptives. Cutaneous vitamin D synthesis seems to be a major contributor to vitamin D status, even at northern latitudes. Thus, recommendations on safe UV-B exposure could be beneficial for vitamin D status.
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