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Calciferol (Calciferol)

Overview of Calciferol

Calciferol is a vitamin D, a fat soluble sterol, sometimes considered to be hormone or hormone precursor. Calciferol is involved in promoting normal bone development in body by regulating calcium, phosphorus and minerals. Vitamin D is a secosteroid and sometimes popularly known as the 'sunshine vitamin' because formed in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation. Calciferol is also found in certain food. Fish liver oils, especially code liver oil are good sources of vitamin D.

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