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2. How to get the most out of vitamin D3 - AOL

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   Vitamin D3, aka cholecalciferol, is important for bone health and immune function. Experts discuss benefits, sources, risks and who needs a supplement. How to get the most out of vitamin D3

3. Calcitriol - Wikipedia

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   Calcitriol is a hormone and the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney. [8] [9] [10] It is also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.It binds to and activates the vitamin D receptor in the nucleus of the cell, which then increases the expression of many genes. [11]

4. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Blood levels necessary to cause adverse effects in adults are thought to be greater than about 150 ng/mL. [5]: 424–446 An excess of vitamin D causes abnormally hypercalcaemia (high blood concentrations of calcium), which can cause overcalcification of the bones and soft tissues including arteries, heart, and kidneys. Untreated, this can lead ...

5. Vitamin D analogues - Wikipedia

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   They aim to reduce the classical renal and intestinal effects of calcitriol on calcium and phosphate homeostasis, from its effects on other biologic processes. [5] They target cell proliferation and differentiation, especially in skin, or other effects in the parathyroid gland (secondary hyperparathyroidism) or bone cells. [5]

6. Experts Say This Is Real Difference Between Vitamin D and D3

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   Vitamin D3 needs for the average adult between the ages 19 and 70 years old is 600 IU (15 mcg) per day, says Pelitera. “This includes foods, for example, 1 cup of fortified milk contains about ...

7. Cholecalciferol - Wikipedia

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   Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D which is naturally synthesized in skin and functions as a pro-hormone, being converted to calcitriol.This is important for maintaining calcium levels and promoting bone health and development. [4]