Relationship between vitamin D and gestational diabetes in overweight or obese pregnant women may be mediated by adiponectin

ConclusionOur findings suggest that lower maternal 25(OH)D concentrations in overweight/obese pregnant women at high‐risk of GDM are associated with increased cardiometabolic risks during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, and that these associations may be mediated by HMW‐adiponectin.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Nahrung / Food - July 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Aya Mousa, Sally K Abell, Soulmaz Shorakae, Cheryce L Harrison, Negar Naderpoor, Danielle Hiam, Alba Moreno ‐Asso, Nigel K Stepto, Helena J Teede, Barbora Courten Tags: Research Article Source Type: research