Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: Te objective of this study was to determine the vitamin D status of pregnant Omanis by measurement of their circulating 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels. Methods: Blood samples were obtained from a cohort of 103 consecutive healthy pregnant Omanis at the Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, on their frst antenatal visit. Te study took place in May, June and July 2010. Results: Vitamin D defciency was present in 34 (33%) of patients (25OHD3 <25 nmol/L), ‘at risk’ levels were found in 67 (65%) patients (25OHD3 25–50 nmol/L); two patients (1.9%) had values between 50 and 75 nmol/L, and no patients in the optimal range >75 nmol/L. Conclusion: If confrmed, these fndings indicate the need for vitamin D replacement during pregnancy and lactation. Although not evidence based we recommend at least 1000 IU of cholecalciferol, (vitamin D3) daily.
Authors and Affiliations
Moza Al Kalbani| Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Omayma Elshafe| Departments of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Mohammed Rawahi| Departments of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Ali Al-Mamari| Departments of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Abdullah Al-Zakwani| Industrial Innovation Center, Rusayl, Oman, Nicholas Woodhouse| Department of Medicine, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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