Vitamin A supplementation increases progesterone levels during pregnancy. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Effect of vitamin A supplementation of plasma progesterone and estradiol levels during pregnancy.
Abstract Source:
Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 1991;61(1):17-9. PMID: 1856040
Article Affiliation:
National Institute of Nutrition-Indian Council of Medical Research-Hyderabad.
Abstract:
The effect of vitamin A supplementation on plasma estrogen and progesterone were studied in pregnant women. While there was no change in the estrogen concentration, the mean increment in plasma progesterone in the supplemented group was significant when compared to the unsupplemented group. It is suggested that vitamin A supplementation to undernourished pregnant women may have beneficial effect on feto-placental function.
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1991
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin A : CK(938) : AC(150)
Diseases : Progesterone: Low : CK(32) : AC(14)
Pharmacological Actions : Secretagogue : CK(178) : AC(38)
