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2. Calcium/cholecalciferol - Wikipedia

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   Calcium/cholecalciferol is a combination of a calcium salt and vitamin D 3 (cholecalciferol). It is used to prevent and treat lack of calcium and vitamin D in the elderly, as well for osteoporosis in combination with other medications. [1] [2]

3. Alfacalcidol - Wikipedia

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   Alfacalcidol (or 1-hydroxycholecalciferol) is an analogue of vitamin D used for supplementation in humans and as a poultry feed additive.. Alfacalcidol has a weaker impact on calcium metabolism [3] and parathyroid hormone levels [4] than calcitriol; but significant effects on the immune system, including regulatory T cells. [5]

4. 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 ...

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

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   There's lots of confusion around the difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, and which is best for whom. Doctors and experts explain.

6. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Calcium and Vitamin D3 are often combined, with claims for adult bone health (This label predates current U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations on health claims. [93]) Characteristics of osteomalacia are softening of the bones, leading to bending of the spine, bone fragility, and increased risk for fractures. [1]

7. 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]