Vitamin D deficiency and gestational hypertension: is there a link?

Abstract

Vitamin D (vit. D) is a hormone-like multifunctional vitamin with pleiotropic effects. Deficiency of vit. D is widespread in the human population. Particularly high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D has been found among pregnant women. In the Western population, 24-77% of women have a deficiency of vit. D. The role of vit. D is studied in the pathogenesis of various diseases and pathological conditions. Extragenital therapeutic pathology is no exception. Hypovitaminosis D in pregnant women is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus, frequent allergic reactions, and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. The relationship between hypovitaminosis D and preeclampsia requires special attention. Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition, one of the components of which is high blood pressure. On the other hand, Gestational Hypertension in pregnant women is a separate pathological condition that also significantly affects pregnancy outcomes.