Last Updated: 12 September 2022
Figure 1. The chemical structure of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3).
Cholecalciferol (also known as Vitamin D3) is a type of Vitamin D that is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight. Cholecalciferol can be taken as an oral dietary supplement to prevent Vitamin D deficiency or as a medication to treat associated diseases such as rickets. Cholecalciferol was first described in 1936, and it is listed on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
For nutritional values, refer to the Codex entry for Vitamin D.
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* Please be advised: always seek medical consultation if you require medical help or attention. The contents of this Codex are for educational purposes and are not intended to offer personal medical advice.
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