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Mouliya Karthikeyan
Mouliya Karthikeyan 4 months ago
The active form of vitamin D is calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol or 1,25(OH)₂D).maintaining calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, supporting bone health, and modulating the immune system.
Vitamin D₃ (Cholecalciferol): Produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight, and also found in some animal-based foods.Vitamin D₂ (Ergocalciferol): Obtained from dietary plant sources and UV-exposed mushrooms.
Calcidiol is the primary circulating form doctors measure in blood tests to check your overall vitamin D levels.the kidney's ability to activate vitamin D
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