Vitamin D is well known for its role in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and bone mineralization, but this vitamin has significant effects on the growth and differentiation of a variety of tissues. The beneficial roles of this steroid in decreasing the risk of many chronic illnesses including common cancers, insulin resistance, autoimmunity, infectious diseases and cardiovascular problems via recognized pathways are well recognized. Most tissues and cells in the body have a vitamin D receptor and due to global pandemic of this vitamin new insights has been attracted into the reproductive and fertility functions of this vitamin. In fact, this steroidal hormone affects most systems in the body and its receptor has been demonstrated in reproductive tissues both in male and female. This chapter reviews literature relating to vitamin D status and reproduction in animals and human beings, then focuses on research in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology.
Handbook of diet and nutrition in the menstrual cycle, periconception and fertility
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