Vitamin D Influence on Toxic Metal Levels

To estimate the dose-response effect of vitamin D during pregnancy (versus placebo) on maternal perinatal and cord blood concentrations of toxic metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, manganese) and maternal concentrations of essential trace elements (selenium, copper, zinc) in a mother-infant cohort in Bangladesh.
Funding Partners:
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning
Program Partners:
  • CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health
Program Location:
  • United States of America
Environmental Health
Environmental Health
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