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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Vitamin D and Reduced Risk of Small-for-Gestational Age

Doses used in studies

IU/day: 400–60,000 (median 30,200, IQR 400–60,000) — 1 study

1 of 1 paper

The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy on Maternal, Neonatal, and Infant Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- 2024-07-01
- Meta-Analysis · n = 9,954
- Nutrition reviews 83(3)
- - Wen-Chien Yang
  - Ramaa Chitale
  - Karen M O'Callaghan
  - Christopher R Sudfeld
  - Emily R Smith
- PubMed: 38950419
- DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuae065
6 Insights on
- Reduced Risk of Small-for-Gestational Age
- High evidence
- Pregnant Women
No effect of vitamin D on the risk of preterm birth, small-for-gestational age, or low birth weight infants was found.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
median 2000 IU/day (range 400-60,000)