Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a group of structurally related, fat-soluble compounds responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, along with numerous other biological functions. In humans, the most... Wikipedia

  • Synonyms:  Calciferols
  • Use:  Rickets, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, vitamin D deficiency
  • ATC code:  A11CC
  • Biological target:  vitamin D receptor
  • Drugs.com:  MedFacts Natural Products
  • MeSH:  D014807
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo