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Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) Side Effects
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissue.
Alternative Names
Cholecalciferol; Vitamin D3; Ergocalciferol; Vitamin D2
Function
Vitamin D helps the body absorb
Throughout childhood, your body uses these minerals to produce bones. If you do not get enough calcium, or if your body does not absorb enough calcium from your...
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Bioidentical Vitamin D
Vitamin D is commonly available in two different forms: ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2, and cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3. D2 is usually... Read more »
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Vitamin D
Source: Breastcancer.org
Also known as: Vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, vitamin D2, ergocalciferol. Potential uses: Vitamin D helps the body absorb the calcium that is essential... Read more »
Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the E...
Source: National Cancer Institutes
Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence Key Points • Vitamin D is essential for the formation, growth, and repair of... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Healthy lifestyle habits, including adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, are important for preventing osteoporosis and are also a useful... Read more »
Menopause: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Simple changes in lifestyle and diet can help control menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Avoid hot flash triggers like spicy foods, hot... Read more »
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