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Butantan vai testar 1ª vacina brasileira contra gripe aviária em humanos

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Testes foram autorizados pela Anvisa e serão aplicados em voluntários

A primeira vacina brasileira contra a gripe aviária será testada em humanos pelo Instituto Butantan. Os testes clínicos foram autorizados pela Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa). Em paralelo, o Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária confirmou nesta sexta- feira (16.05) o primeiro caso do vírus em criação comercial de galinhas no Brasil.

O vírus foi detectado em uma granja em Montenegro, no Rio Grande do Sul. Até então, os casos estavam limitados a aves silvestres no território brasileiro. Por meio de nota, o governo federal afirmou que “a doença não é transmitida pelo consumo de carne de frango ou ovos”.

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Collor é preso em Alagoas, após condenação por corrupção na BR Distribuidora

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Ex-presidente foi detido em Maceió ao tentar se entregar em Brasília; Moraes rejeitou novo recurso e ordenou cumprimento imediato da pena

O ex-presidente da República e ex-senador Fernando Collor de Mello foi preso na madrugada desta sexta-feira (25), em Maceió (AL), após o ministro Alexandre de Moraes, do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), determinar o cumprimento imediato da pena de oito anos e dez meses em regime fechado, imposta a Collor por corrupção envolvendo contratos irregulares na BR Distribuidora.
Segundo a defesa, o ex-presidente foi detido por volta das 4h da manhã, no momento em que se preparava para embarcar para Brasília, onde pretendia cumprir voluntariamente a decisão judicial. Ele está custodiado na Superintendência da Polícia Federal em Alagoas. A informação foi revelada pelo jornal O Globo.

Condenação por corrupção e rejeição de recursos

Collor foi condenado por receber R$ 20 milhões em propina, entre 2010 e 2014, para facilitar a celebração de contratos entre a BR Distribuidora — braço da Petrobras — e a construtora UTC Engenharia. Em troca, oferecia apoio político para indicação e manutenção de diretores da estatal.
O STF já havia negado embargos de declaração e, ontem, rejeitou também os embargos infringentes, último recurso da defesa, que alegava divergência na dosimetria da pena. Moraes considerou que o recurso foi meramente protelatório, o que autorizou o trânsito em julgado da condenação e sua execução imediata.
“A manifesta inadmissibilidade dos embargos, conforme a jurisprudência da Corte, revela o caráter meramente protelatório dos infringentes”, escreveu o ministro em sua decisão.

 

 

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Exportação de frutas cresceu 26% no primeiro trimestre de 2025 no Brasil

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O volume de exportação de frutas do País no primeiro trimestre deste ano cresceu 26% em relação ao mesmo período de 2024, informou a Conab (Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento).

Segundo o 4º Boletim do Prohort (Programa Brasileiro de Modernização do Mercado Hortigranjeiro), divulgado nesta quinta-feira (24), no período de janeiro a março foram exportadas 301 mil toneladas de frutas. O faturamento foi U$S 311 milhões, aumento de 7% em relação ao primeiro trimestre de 2024 e de 23% em relação ao mesmo período de 2023.

Os principais estados exportadores foram o Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, São Paulo e Pernambuco, e os principais compradores: Países Baixos, Reino Unido e Espanha, e as frutas mais exportadas foram melões, melancias, limões e limas, mangas e bananas.

“O ano foi iniciado de forma bastante promissora, com boas vendas para a Europa e Ásia. Faturamento e volume acimas dos anos anteriores. Além de comercialização destacada para as minimelancias potiguares e, principalmente, para os melões, mas também de limões e limas”, informou a Conab.

As vendas externas da banana no primeiro trimestre de 2025 tiveram um volume de 15,7 mil toneladas, 131,2% maior em relação ao mesmo período do ano anterior. Já a melancia apresentou um aumento de 90% em relação ao primeiro trimestre de 2024, com um volume exportado de 53 mil toneladas e faturamento no trimestre de U$S 32,1 milhões; 91% maior em relação ao primeiro trimestre do ano passado.

As vendas externas de maçã registraram 2,57 mil toneladas, no primeiro trimestre de 2025. O resultado é 85,6% maior que o registrado em relação ao mesmo período ano anterior. O faturamento trimestral foi US$ 2,8 milhões, 93,6% acima na comparação com o mesmo período do ano passado.

As maçãs miúdas foram a principal categoria dessas frutas comercializadas, devido a serem bastante procuradas principalmente por países asiáticos No caso do mamão, as exportações no primeiro trimestre de 2025 tiveram um volume de 13,36 mil toneladas, crescimento de 28,2% em relação ao mesmo período de 2024. Já o faturamento foi US$ 17,1 milhões, alta de 31%.

O boletim mostra que as vendas externas de laranja no primeiro três meses de 2025 tiveram um volume de 125,7 toneladas, 52% inferior em relação ao mesmo período de 2024. Além disso, o compilado no mês corrente foi menor 68% na comparação com março do ano passado 2024.

Já as importações das frutas comercializadas pelas Ceasas analisadas nesse boletim foram de 1,15 mil toneladas, alta de 9,5% no que diz respeito a fevereiro de 2025. Em relação ao suco de laranja, as exportações brasileiras registraram 528,7 mil toneladas, queda de 22,8% em relação ao primeiro trimestre de 2025. Já o mês corrente em análise teve queda de 33,2% em face de março de 2024 e alta de 22,4% em relação a fevereiro de 2025.

A Conab estima, para os próximos meses, um cenário de continuidade de envios mais baixos, pois a demanda internacional, europeia e americana, esteve mais contidas por causa dos preços do suco ainda elevados e a oferta para moagem menor por causa da baixa produção no cinturão citrícola, além da piora na qualidade das frutas.

“No entanto, se as elevadas tarifas do governo Trump para o suco de laranja do México seguirem adiante, os produtores poderão aproveitar essa janela de oportunidade para aumentarem seus embarques para os EUA”, indica o boletim.

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Jornalista Waldyr Silva lança livro de poesia neste sábado (4) em Parauapebas

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O jornalista Waldyr Silva, 72 anos de idade, lança neste sábado (4), a partir das 19 horas no auditório da Câmara Municipal de Parauapebas, seu livro de poemas denominado “Ventania…”, impresso pela Editora Kelps, de Goiânia (GO).

O livro poético de Waldyr Silva é a terceira obra dele como membro da Academia Parauapebense de Letras, onde ocupa a cadeira nº 3, que tem como patrono o escritor e poeta pernambucano Manuel Bandeira.

A primeira obra, lançada em 2021, foi “Crônicas póstumas de PC Reis”, uma coletânea de crônicas deixadas pelo saudoso Pedro Cláudio Reis, que era conhecido no mundo literário como “PC Reis”, e um dos fundadores da Academia de Letras do Sul e Sudeste Paraense, com sede em Marabá.

O segundo livro foi a “Antologia – Construção de um ideal” (2022), de autoria de vários autores, na qual Waldyr Silva participa com seis poemas de sua autoria.

Falando especificamente de “Ventania…”, o livro tem 118 páginas e 50 poemas exclusivos composto pelo autor com os mais variados temas, como paixão, saudade, desilusão, dúvidas, amor e natureza.

““Ventania…” é um livro que nos convida a sentir, a questionar e a mergulhar na essência da existência…”, diz trecho de uma das “orelhas” da obra, acrescentando que, através dos poemas, “o autor nos presenteia com sua visão poética única, despertando em nós um caleidoscópio de emoções e ressignificando nossa relação com um mundo ao nosso redor”.

O prefácio do livro é assinado pelo CEO do Portal de Notícias Pebinha de Açúcar, jornalista Bariloche Silva, que seguiu os passos do pai, Waldyr Silva.

“As palavras que permeiam as páginas da obra são como pinceladas de sentimentos profundos, entrelaçando amor, desilusão, paixão, saudade e a própria essência da natureza. Cada poema é um convite para uma viagem ao âmago da alma humana, despertando sensações que nos levam a refletir sobre a existência e nossas próprias experiências”, escreveu Bariloche Silva, no prefácio de “Ventania…”.

Perfil
Na área de comunicação social, Waldyr Silva prestou serviços em jornais da capital do estado e do interior paraense, entre estes no então Jornal Correio do Tocantins, hoje Correio de Carajás, e no Jornal Opinião. No serviço público, foi repórter/redator/revisor de texto na Assessoria de Comunicação da Prefeitura de Parauapebas, nos períodos de 2005 a 2010 e 2013 e 2014; assessor de comunicação na Câmara Municipal de Parauapebas, de fevereiro de 2015 a dezembro de 2018, e assessor parlamentar, de janeiro de 2019 a dezembro de 2022. Desde janeiro deste ano, até o presente momento, é comunicador da Rádio Câmara 95.7 FM Parauapebas.

Serviço
Lançamento do livro “Ventania…”
Horário: 19 horas
Data: 4 de novembro
Local: Câmara Municipal de Parauapebas

Reportagem: Bariloche Silva

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Outdoor Adventures: Tips for Exploring Nature and Reconnecting with the Great Outdoors

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Have you ever come across the term Vitamin D deficiency? It turns out that pregnant women in Singapore are experiencing a shortfall in this essential micronutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, bolstering the immune system, and plays a pivotal role in the well-being of both mother and fetus.

This revelation stems from a comprehensive study conducted across multiple countries, encompassing 1,700 women aged between 18 and 38 from Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (UK).

WHY SINGAPORE WOMEN ARE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D

Jennifer Shim, a senior dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, said people should get at least five to 30 minutes of sun exposure, at least twice a week. The Singhealth website advised letting the sun shine on your arms and legs, between 10am and 3pm.

The reason we’re not getting at least this amount of sun exposure is our sun-protection behaviour.

“Using sunscreen, umbrellas, staying indoors or seeking shade, as well as wearing long sleeves, can block the source of Vitamin D production from sunlight,”

Other factors also affect a person’s Vitamin D levels, said Shim. These include being post-menopausal and above 70 years old, having poor kidney function, being obese, and having medical conditions such as lymphoma or parathyroid disease (where the parathyroid gland becomes enlarged).

VITAMIN D AND GETTING PREGNANT

Vitamin D plays a significant role in influencing the ovarian processes responsible for egg production and release for fertilization. Dr. Han How Chuan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, highlights that research on Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatments indicates that deficiency in this micronutrient can serve as a risk indicator for decreased fertility.

Dr. Han further notes that women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, who maintain sufficient levels of Vitamin D, exhibit a higher live birth rate compared to those who are deficient or insufficient in this vitamin.

Despite these findings, routine screening for Vitamin D deficiency is not standard practice, neither during pregnancy nor for those attempting to conceive. Dr. Han explains that while studies have identified a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, many of them still proceed to have healthy pregnancies.

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH? 

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) advises that pregnant or breastfeeding women should aim for a daily intake of 10mcg or 400 IU of Vitamin D, whereas the recommended dietary allowance for non-pregnant women and men is 2.5mcg or 100 IU per day.

According to Shim, these recommended amounts are tailored for individuals residing in Singapore, given its tropical climate and consistent, strong sunlight exposure throughout the year.

In cases where pregnant women are identified as deficient in Vitamin D, Dr. Han notes that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a higher daily intake of 1,000-2,000 IU (or 25–50mcg), which is considered safe.

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Minimalist Lifestyle: Simplify Your Life and Find Happiness in Less

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Have you ever come across the term Vitamin D deficiency? It turns out that pregnant women in Singapore are experiencing a shortfall in this essential micronutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, bolstering the immune system, and plays a pivotal role in the well-being of both mother and fetus.

This revelation stems from a comprehensive study conducted across multiple countries, encompassing 1,700 women aged between 18 and 38 from Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (UK).

WHY SINGAPORE WOMEN ARE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D

Jennifer Shim, a senior dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, said people should get at least five to 30 minutes of sun exposure, at least twice a week. The Singhealth website advised letting the sun shine on your arms and legs, between 10am and 3pm.

The reason we’re not getting at least this amount of sun exposure is our sun-protection behaviour.

“Using sunscreen, umbrellas, staying indoors or seeking shade, as well as wearing long sleeves, can block the source of Vitamin D production from sunlight,”

Other factors also affect a person’s Vitamin D levels, said Shim. These include being post-menopausal and above 70 years old, having poor kidney function, being obese, and having medical conditions such as lymphoma or parathyroid disease (where the parathyroid gland becomes enlarged).

VITAMIN D AND GETTING PREGNANT

Vitamin D plays a significant role in influencing the ovarian processes responsible for egg production and release for fertilization. Dr. Han How Chuan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, highlights that research on Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatments indicates that deficiency in this micronutrient can serve as a risk indicator for decreased fertility.

Dr. Han further notes that women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, who maintain sufficient levels of Vitamin D, exhibit a higher live birth rate compared to those who are deficient or insufficient in this vitamin.

Despite these findings, routine screening for Vitamin D deficiency is not standard practice, neither during pregnancy nor for those attempting to conceive. Dr. Han explains that while studies have identified a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, many of them still proceed to have healthy pregnancies.

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH? 

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) advises that pregnant or breastfeeding women should aim for a daily intake of 10mcg or 400 IU of Vitamin D, whereas the recommended dietary allowance for non-pregnant women and men is 2.5mcg or 100 IU per day.

According to Shim, these recommended amounts are tailored for individuals residing in Singapore, given its tropical climate and consistent, strong sunlight exposure throughout the year.

In cases where pregnant women are identified as deficient in Vitamin D, Dr. Han notes that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a higher daily intake of 1,000-2,000 IU (or 25–50mcg), which is considered safe.

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Eco-Friendly Travel: Sustainable Practices for a Greener Journey

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Have you ever come across the term Vitamin D deficiency? It turns out that pregnant women in Singapore are experiencing a shortfall in this essential micronutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, bolstering the immune system, and plays a pivotal role in the well-being of both mother and fetus.

This revelation stems from a comprehensive study conducted across multiple countries, encompassing 1,700 women aged between 18 and 38 from Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (UK).

WHY SINGAPORE WOMEN ARE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D

Jennifer Shim, a senior dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, said people should get at least five to 30 minutes of sun exposure, at least twice a week. The Singhealth website advised letting the sun shine on your arms and legs, between 10am and 3pm.

The reason we’re not getting at least this amount of sun exposure is our sun-protection behaviour.

“Using sunscreen, umbrellas, staying indoors or seeking shade, as well as wearing long sleeves, can block the source of Vitamin D production from sunlight,”

Other factors also affect a person’s Vitamin D levels, said Shim. These include being post-menopausal and above 70 years old, having poor kidney function, being obese, and having medical conditions such as lymphoma or parathyroid disease (where the parathyroid gland becomes enlarged).

VITAMIN D AND GETTING PREGNANT

Vitamin D plays a significant role in influencing the ovarian processes responsible for egg production and release for fertilization. Dr. Han How Chuan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, highlights that research on Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatments indicates that deficiency in this micronutrient can serve as a risk indicator for decreased fertility.

Dr. Han further notes that women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, who maintain sufficient levels of Vitamin D, exhibit a higher live birth rate compared to those who are deficient or insufficient in this vitamin.

Despite these findings, routine screening for Vitamin D deficiency is not standard practice, neither during pregnancy nor for those attempting to conceive. Dr. Han explains that while studies have identified a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, many of them still proceed to have healthy pregnancies.

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH? 

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) advises that pregnant or breastfeeding women should aim for a daily intake of 10mcg or 400 IU of Vitamin D, whereas the recommended dietary allowance for non-pregnant women and men is 2.5mcg or 100 IU per day.

According to Shim, these recommended amounts are tailored for individuals residing in Singapore, given its tropical climate and consistent, strong sunlight exposure throughout the year.

In cases where pregnant women are identified as deficient in Vitamin D, Dr. Han notes that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a higher daily intake of 1,000-2,000 IU (or 25–50mcg), which is considered safe.

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Cultural Immersion: Experiencing Authentic Traditions and Customs While Traveling

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Have you ever come across the term Vitamin D deficiency? It turns out that pregnant women in Singapore are experiencing a shortfall in this essential micronutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, bolstering the immune system, and plays a pivotal role in the well-being of both mother and fetus.

This revelation stems from a comprehensive study conducted across multiple countries, encompassing 1,700 women aged between 18 and 38 from Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (UK).

WHY SINGAPORE WOMEN ARE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D

Jennifer Shim, a senior dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, said people should get at least five to 30 minutes of sun exposure, at least twice a week. The Singhealth website advised letting the sun shine on your arms and legs, between 10am and 3pm.

The reason we’re not getting at least this amount of sun exposure is our sun-protection behaviour.

“Using sunscreen, umbrellas, staying indoors or seeking shade, as well as wearing long sleeves, can block the source of Vitamin D production from sunlight,”

Other factors also affect a person’s Vitamin D levels, said Shim. These include being post-menopausal and above 70 years old, having poor kidney function, being obese, and having medical conditions such as lymphoma or parathyroid disease (where the parathyroid gland becomes enlarged).

VITAMIN D AND GETTING PREGNANT

Vitamin D plays a significant role in influencing the ovarian processes responsible for egg production and release for fertilization. Dr. Han How Chuan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, highlights that research on Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatments indicates that deficiency in this micronutrient can serve as a risk indicator for decreased fertility.

Dr. Han further notes that women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, who maintain sufficient levels of Vitamin D, exhibit a higher live birth rate compared to those who are deficient or insufficient in this vitamin.

Despite these findings, routine screening for Vitamin D deficiency is not standard practice, neither during pregnancy nor for those attempting to conceive. Dr. Han explains that while studies have identified a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, many of them still proceed to have healthy pregnancies.

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH? 

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) advises that pregnant or breastfeeding women should aim for a daily intake of 10mcg or 400 IU of Vitamin D, whereas the recommended dietary allowance for non-pregnant women and men is 2.5mcg or 100 IU per day.

According to Shim, these recommended amounts are tailored for individuals residing in Singapore, given its tropical climate and consistent, strong sunlight exposure throughout the year.

In cases where pregnant women are identified as deficient in Vitamin D, Dr. Han notes that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a higher daily intake of 1,000-2,000 IU (or 25–50mcg), which is considered safe.

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Digital Detox: How to Unplug and Reconnect with the Real World

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Have you ever come across the term Vitamin D deficiency? It turns out that pregnant women in Singapore are experiencing a shortfall in this essential micronutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, bolstering the immune system, and plays a pivotal role in the well-being of both mother and fetus.

This revelation stems from a comprehensive study conducted across multiple countries, encompassing 1,700 women aged between 18 and 38 from Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (UK).

WHY SINGAPORE WOMEN ARE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D

Jennifer Shim, a senior dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, said people should get at least five to 30 minutes of sun exposure, at least twice a week. The Singhealth website advised letting the sun shine on your arms and legs, between 10am and 3pm.

The reason we’re not getting at least this amount of sun exposure is our sun-protection behaviour.

“Using sunscreen, umbrellas, staying indoors or seeking shade, as well as wearing long sleeves, can block the source of Vitamin D production from sunlight,”

Other factors also affect a person’s Vitamin D levels, said Shim. These include being post-menopausal and above 70 years old, having poor kidney function, being obese, and having medical conditions such as lymphoma or parathyroid disease (where the parathyroid gland becomes enlarged).

VITAMIN D AND GETTING PREGNANT

Vitamin D plays a significant role in influencing the ovarian processes responsible for egg production and release for fertilization. Dr. Han How Chuan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, highlights that research on Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatments indicates that deficiency in this micronutrient can serve as a risk indicator for decreased fertility.

Dr. Han further notes that women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, who maintain sufficient levels of Vitamin D, exhibit a higher live birth rate compared to those who are deficient or insufficient in this vitamin.

Despite these findings, routine screening for Vitamin D deficiency is not standard practice, neither during pregnancy nor for those attempting to conceive. Dr. Han explains that while studies have identified a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, many of them still proceed to have healthy pregnancies.

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH? 

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) advises that pregnant or breastfeeding women should aim for a daily intake of 10mcg or 400 IU of Vitamin D, whereas the recommended dietary allowance for non-pregnant women and men is 2.5mcg or 100 IU per day.

According to Shim, these recommended amounts are tailored for individuals residing in Singapore, given its tropical climate and consistent, strong sunlight exposure throughout the year.

In cases where pregnant women are identified as deficient in Vitamin D, Dr. Han notes that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a higher daily intake of 1,000-2,000 IU (or 25–50mcg), which is considered safe.

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The Evolution of Hip-Hop: From the Streets to Mainstream Dominance

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Have you ever come across the term Vitamin D deficiency? It turns out that pregnant women in Singapore are experiencing a shortfall in this essential micronutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, bolstering the immune system, and plays a pivotal role in the well-being of both mother and fetus.

This revelation stems from a comprehensive study conducted across multiple countries, encompassing 1,700 women aged between 18 and 38 from Singapore, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (UK).

WHY SINGAPORE WOMEN ARE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D

Jennifer Shim, a senior dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, said people should get at least five to 30 minutes of sun exposure, at least twice a week. The Singhealth website advised letting the sun shine on your arms and legs, between 10am and 3pm.

The reason we’re not getting at least this amount of sun exposure is our sun-protection behaviour.

“Using sunscreen, umbrellas, staying indoors or seeking shade, as well as wearing long sleeves, can block the source of Vitamin D production from sunlight,”

Other factors also affect a person’s Vitamin D levels, said Shim. These include being post-menopausal and above 70 years old, having poor kidney function, being obese, and having medical conditions such as lymphoma or parathyroid disease (where the parathyroid gland becomes enlarged).

VITAMIN D AND GETTING PREGNANT

Vitamin D plays a significant role in influencing the ovarian processes responsible for egg production and release for fertilization. Dr. Han How Chuan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, highlights that research on Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatments indicates that deficiency in this micronutrient can serve as a risk indicator for decreased fertility.

Dr. Han further notes that women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, who maintain sufficient levels of Vitamin D, exhibit a higher live birth rate compared to those who are deficient or insufficient in this vitamin.

Despite these findings, routine screening for Vitamin D deficiency is not standard practice, neither during pregnancy nor for those attempting to conceive. Dr. Han explains that while studies have identified a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women, many of them still proceed to have healthy pregnancies.

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH? 

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) advises that pregnant or breastfeeding women should aim for a daily intake of 10mcg or 400 IU of Vitamin D, whereas the recommended dietary allowance for non-pregnant women and men is 2.5mcg or 100 IU per day.

According to Shim, these recommended amounts are tailored for individuals residing in Singapore, given its tropical climate and consistent, strong sunlight exposure throughout the year.

In cases where pregnant women are identified as deficient in Vitamin D, Dr. Han notes that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a higher daily intake of 1,000-2,000 IU (or 25–50mcg), which is considered safe.

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