Vitamin D deficiency and visceral adipose tissue in early pregnant women
Abstract Background We aimed to assess the correlation between vitamin D serum level and visceral fat tissue during early pregnancy. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed in Pernambuco, Brazil. 190 low risk pregnant women (8-16 gestational weeks) were eligible. Visceral adipose tissue was...
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| Summary: | Abstract Background We aimed to assess the correlation between vitamin D serum level and visceral fat tissue during early pregnancy. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed in Pernambuco, Brazil. 190 low risk pregnant women (8-16 gestational weeks) were eligible. Visceral adipose tissue was measured by ultrasonography following the technique described by Armellini. The 25(OH) D in serum was determined through chemiluminescence. The Spearman correlation test was applied to evaluate the correlation between vitamin D serum level and VAT, considering p < 0.05 to be significant. Results Vitamin D insufficiency was present in 129 (67.8 %) of subjects. Pregnant women with or without vitamin D deficiency did not differ in age, gestational age, nutritional status and visceral adipose tissue. No correlation between visceral adipose tissue and 25(OH) D was observed: − 0.057 (p = 0.435). Conclusions Maternal visceral adipose tissue and vitamin D serum level are not correlated during pregnancy. |
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| Item Description: | 10.1186/s12884-021-03888-1 1471-2393 |