Via practica 4/2021

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation for general practitioners – new findings, new possibilities

Saturation with calcium and vitamin D is traditionally associated with protection of the skeleton. Current COVID-19 epidemic highlighted the need for maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D for our immune system. Knowledge regarding vitamin D and calcium saturation is growing at an unprecedented rate and we now know that supplementation and sufficient levels are important for prevention and treatment of numerous conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology and pediatrics.

Keywords: calcium, vitamin D, osteoporosis, fertility, gravidity