Ultraviolet radiation and effects on humans: the paradigm of maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy.
Title | Ultraviolet radiation and effects on humans: the paradigm of maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Anastasiou, A., Karras S. N., Bais A., Grant W. B., Kotsa K., & Goulis D. G. |
Journal | Eur J Clin Nutr |
Volume | 71 |
Issue | 11 |
Pagination | 1268-1272 |
Date Published | 2017 11 |
ISSN | 1476-5640 |
Keywords | Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Ultraviolet Rays, Vitamin D, Vitamin D Deficiency |
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. |
DOI | 10.1038/ejcn.2016.188 |
Alternate Journal | Eur J Clin Nutr |
PubMed ID | 27677369 |