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Vitamin D was once an obscure vitamin thought to only fortify skeletal structure through the minerals calcium and phosphorous. Now, however, there is new emerging research showing this vitamin carries many more benefits than just strengthening bones.

Vitamin D and Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a devastating systemic disorder that is characterized by protein in the urine, high blood pressure, and edema. This disorder can cause serious health problems for a mother and fetus. Pre-eclampsia can cause premature delivery and is also the leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death around the world. The cause remains unknown, but a study carried out by the University of Pittsburgh found that vitamin D deficiency early in gestation is associated with a five-fold increase risk of developing pre-eclampsia.

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