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2. 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 ...

3. 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.

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

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   The two most common forms are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which plays a major role in bone health, immunity, and nerve communication between the brain and muscle ...

5. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin D 3 (cholecalciferol) is produced industrially by exposing 7-dehydrocholesterol to UVB and UVC light, followed by purification. The 7-dehydrocholesterol is sourced as an extraction from lanolin, a waxy skin secretion in sheep's wool. [189] Vitamin D 2 (ergocalciferol) is produced in a similar way using ergosterol from yeast as a ...

6. 6 Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D, According to Nutritionists

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   The great news is you can meet your vitamin D needs with either form of vitamin D, but most health experts recommend vitamin D3 supplements because it’s more effective in raising vitamin D ...

7. Vitamin D and neurology - Wikipedia

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   These two forms of vitamin D are metabolized in the liver and stored as 25-hydroxyvitamin D. [4] Before biological use, the storage form must be converted into an active form. 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 ...