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    Glossary Vitamin D

    fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health

    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth by aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut. It can be obtained through exposure to sunlight, certain foods, and supplements. There are two main forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), with D3 being more effective at raising blood levels of the vitamin. Deficiency in vitamin D can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

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      research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor

      510 citations , August 2006 in “Endocrinology”
      This minireview discusses a proposed model of the vitamin D receptor that explains how 1alpha,25(OH)2D3 can mediate both genomic and rapid responses through different ligand shapes and cellular locations, without presenting new research findings.

      research Vitamin D: More Than a “Bone-a-Fide” Hormone

      276 citations , April 2003 in “Molecular endocrinology”
      This review explores the diverse physiological roles of the vitamin D endocrine system, discussing current research on receptor structure, transcription details, murine models, and alternative receptors, but reports no new findings.

      research Vitamin D metabolism and function in the skin

      185 citations , June 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology”
      This review discusses the regulation and function of vitamin D and its receptor in skin cells, highlighting their roles in processes such as proliferation inhibition, differentiation, and innate immunity, but reports no new results.

      research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action

      151 citations , June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America”
      This article compares two rare genetic diseases, vitamin D-dependent rickets type 1 and type 2, focusing on their similar presentations of hypocalcemia and rickets in infancy, but reports no new clinical results.

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      community Check your vitamin d3 levels!!!

       158 upvotes 2 months ago
      Vitamin D3 deficiency and gut health, particularly H. pylori overgrowth, can impact hair growth and overall health. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride may be ineffective if these issues are not addressed.

      community Vitamin D3 for hair loss. Thought?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Vitamin D3's impact on hair loss is debated, with some users suggesting it may not significantly help. It's recommended to check vitamin D levels and consult a doctor for appropriate dosage, while treatments like finasteride are considered more effective for hair loss.