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

R. Kumar; W. R. Cohen; P. Silva; F. H. Epstein

doi:10.1172/JCI109308

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

R. Kumar, W. R. Cohen, P. Silva, F. H. Epstein

Nephrology and Hypertension

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	342-344
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Clinical Investigation
Volume	63
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI109308
State	Published - 1979

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