Research progress of strontium and pregnancy and pregnancy diseases

doi:10.16352/j.issn.1001-6325.2024.04.0428

Abstract

Abstract: Strontium(Sr) is a trace element naturally found in the human skeletal system. In recent years, the potential impact of strontium on bone and cardiovascular health has called significant attention, particularly during pregnancy, when alterations in mineral metabolism may affect the health of both the mother and the fetus. This comprehensive review assesses the current understanding of the role of strontium as a nutritional substance during pregnancy, its effects on maternal health and fetal development, and its potential associations with pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and lactation-induced osteoporosis. The review also summarizes the possible effects of strontium deficiency, excess, and supplementation, and provides information for developing prenatal nutrition supplementation guideline.

Key words: strontium, pregnancy, oxidative stress, gestational osteoporosis

CLC Number:

R153.1

WANG Rui, LI Rui, LI Yunlong, ZHANG Yuping, YU Kang, LIU Yanping. Research progress of strontium and pregnancy and pregnancy diseases[J]. Basic & Clinical Medicine, 2024, 44(4): 428-433.

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