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Vitamin D supplementation reduces neonatal birth weight in gestational diabetes

Última actualización 19 de junio de 2026

Key finding

Vitamin D supplementation significantly increased serum 25(OH)D levels.

This study examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus, finding significant changes in several biomarkers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus, finding significant changes in several biomarkers.

Clinical relevance

The findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation may play a role in managing oxidative stress and inflammation in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. This could lead to improved maternal health and potentially better pregnancy outcomes, although the lower neonatal birth weight raises concerns that need further investigation.

Keep in mind

The effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation remains unclear for some outcomes. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. No significant differences were found in fasting glucose changes.

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Yifan L, Liying L, Jiani Y, Qin Y. Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Endocrine Connections. 2026;15(2):e250932. doi:10.1530/EC-25-0932

Efectos Principales

Vitamin D supplementation significantly increased serum 25(OH)D levels by 6.38 ng/mL (p=0.021).

Calcium levels increased by 0.86 mg/dL (p=0.001) with vitamin D supplementation.

Vitamin D supplementation decreased MDA levels by 0.89 μmol/L (p=0.003) and hs-CRP levels by 1.28 mg/L (p=0.019).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Vitamin D supplementation and C-reactive protein, Calcium, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 5 more.

Primary intervention

Vitamin D supplementation

Primary outcomes

  • C-reactive protein
  • Calcium
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Supplements and Nutraceuticals

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Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Inflammatory and Vascular Markers

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

C-reactive protein

Vitamin D supplementation → C-reactive protein

Vitamin D supplementation → C-reactive protein

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Calcium

Vitamin D supplementation → Calcium

Vitamin D supplementation → Calcium

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EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Vitamin D supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Vitamin D supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Incidence of macrosomia

Vitamin D supplementation → Incidence of macrosomia

Vitamin D supplementation → Incidence of macrosomia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Vitamin D supplementation → Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Vitamin D supplementation → Malondialdehyde (MDA)

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EvidenceScore™
77
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
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Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Neonatal birth weight

Vitamin D supplementation → Neonatal birth weight

Vitamin D supplementation → Neonatal birth weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Oxidative stress markers (GSH)

Vitamin D supplementation → Oxidative stress markers (GSH)

Vitamin D supplementation → Oxidative stress markers (GSH)

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EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

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EvidenceScore™
80
Strong
ImpactScore™
93
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 6 estudios
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Vitamin D increased serum 25(OH)D levels significantly.
  • Calcium levels rose notably with vitamin D supplementation.
  • Oxidative stress markers showed significant improvement.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • Women in the study were likely in their second or third trimester.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings may not apply to all populations of pregnant women.
  • Further research is needed to understand the implications of lower neonatal birth weight.
  • Effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation on fasting glucose remains uncertain.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation remains unclear for some outcomes.
  • The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • No significant differences were found in fasting glucose changes.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Vitamin D supplementation and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers, Vitamin D supplementation and Fasting Glucose.

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Does Vitamin D supplementation improve serum 25-hydroxyvitamin d?

Strong Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 80.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Strong Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Vitamin D supplementation for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve malondialdehyde (mda)?

Strong Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation may improve Malondialdehyde (MDA).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Malondialdehyde (MDA)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 77.4 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve c-reactive protein?

Moderate Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation may improve C-reactive protein.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    C-reactive protein

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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