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2. Vitamin D deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin D deficiency is typically diagnosed by measuring the concentration of the 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood, which is the most accurate measure of stores of vitamin D in the body. [1][7][2] One nanogram per millilitre (1 ng/mL) is equivalent to 2.5 nanomoles per litre (2.5 nmol/L). Severe deficiency: <12 ng/mL = <30 nmol/L[2] Deficiency ...

3. 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] As a medication, cholecalciferol may be taken as a dietary supplement to prevent or to treat vitamin D ...

4. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin D 5. sitocalciferol. (made from 7-dehydrositosterol) Several forms (vitamers) of vitamin D exist, with the two major forms being vitamin D 2 or ergocalciferol, and vitamin D 3 or cholecalciferol. [ 1 ] The term 'vitamin D' refers to either D 2 or D 3, or both, and is known collectively as calciferol.

5. Looking For A Vitamin D Supp? Choose One With D3, Not D2 - AOL

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   Best drops: Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 Drops; Bogden recommends these drops if your recommended dosing is likely to change with your health needs. “[These vitamin drops are] so easy to take ...

6. 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

7. Wait, Should You Be Taking Vitamin D2 or D3? - AOL

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   But “vitamin D3 is more bioavailable (a.k.a has a stronger ability to be absorbed and used in the body), which is why people tend to prefer vitamin D3," says JoAnn Manson, M.D., MPH, DrPH, a ...