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2. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin D is a group of structurally related, fat-soluble compounds responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, along with numerous other biological functions.

3. Vitamin D and neurology - Wikipedia

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   One common active form is 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. [4] The term vitamin D in this article means cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and the active forms. The role of vitamin D is best characterized as enabling calcium absorption and regulating calcium homeostasis. Vitamin D also play a role in phosphate absorption. [5]

4. Calcium metabolism - Wikipedia

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   Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium) and hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) are both serious medical disorders. Osteoporosis, osteomalacia and rickets are bone disorders linked to calcium metabolism disorders and effects of vitamin D. Renal osteodystrophy is a consequence of chronic kidney failure related to the calcium metabolism.

5. What is vitamin D and why is it important to your health ...

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   Vitamin D contributes to your health in several ways and you can up your intake with just a few minutes of sunshine. Here's what else to know. What is vitamin D and why is it important to your health?

6. Bone resorption - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin D increases absorption of calcium and phosphate in the intestinal tract, leading to elevated levels of plasma calcium, [4] and thus lower bone resorption. Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) is the active form of vitamin D 3. [10] It has numerous functions involved in blood calcium levels.

7. This is the best time of day to take vitamin D supplements ...

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   In the ABCs of vitamins, D is one of the most important. The body needs vitamin D to build healthy bones, absorb calcium and maintain immune function. Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory and ...

8. Are your vitamin D levels low? An expert shares some ... - AOL

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   Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin" (yes, you can get it from sun exposure too!), is important for bone health, the immune system and even mood. If your vitamin D levels drop ...

9. 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]