The objective of the present review was to summarize the molecular mechanisms
associated with the effects of the vitamins A, C, E and K, and group B vitamins on bone and …

Vitamin D can be obtained from the endogenous synthesis in the epidermis by exposure to
UVB light, and from foods and supplements in the form of ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and …

Vitamin D (VD) plays a crucial role in regulating calcium homeostasis, while the wealth of its
pleiotropic actions is gaining increasing research interest. Sufficient VD concentrations are …

Retinoids and vitamin A are essential for multiple biological functions, including vision and
immune responses, as well as the development of an embryo during pregnancy. Despite its …

There is growing evidence that bone health may be programmed in the first years of life.
Factors during the prenatal period, especially maternal nutrition, may have an influence on …

Vitamin D (VitD) deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with adverse neonatal
outcomes and increased risk of late pregnancy complications. We planned to correlate …

Introduction Maternal nutritional and vitamin status during pregnancy may have long-term
effects on offspring health and disease. The aim of this study was to examine the …

The foundation of bone health is established in utero. Bone accrual starts from the
developing fetus and continues throughout childhood and adolescence. This process is …

Bone health starts with maternal health and nutrition, which influences bone mass and
density already in utero. The mechanisms underlying the effect of the intrauterine …

Background: Significant improvement in neonatal care has enabled increasing survival of
preterm infants. Metabolic bone disease of prematurity is often overlooked due to other …