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Function Of Ergocalciferol
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
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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 »
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
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