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Calcifediol

Calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3, calcidiol) is the liver-made circulating metabolite of vitamin D3 and precursor of calcitriol, used as a supplement and as RAYALDEE for CKD secondary hyperparathyroidism; it raises serum 25(OH)D faster and about 3.2-fold more potently than cholecalciferol.

Calcitriol

Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) is the active form of vitamin D, formed by kidney hydroxylation, used as a vitamin D receptor activator to suppress PTH in CKD stages G3b–G5, with noted eGFR and creatinine effects.

Cod liver oil

Cod liver oil, oil from the liver of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a supplement providing omega-3s (EPA, DHA) plus vitamins A and D; historically used for rickets and tuberculosis, avoided in pregnancy due to vitamin A.

Ergocalciferol

Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), a fat-soluble vitamin made by UV irradiation of ergosterol in yeast, used for vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and refractory rickets; raises serum 25(OH)D less than cholecalciferol (D3).

Health effects of sunlight exposure

Health effects of sunlight exposure: UV radiation (UVA 315–400 nm, UVB 280–315 nm) causes sunburn, skin cancers, cataracts, and immunosuppression, while UVB enables vitamin D synthesis; UVA may lower blood pressure via nitric oxide.

Health effects of vitamin D

The health effects of vitamin D beyond deficiency: large randomized trials find near-null results for fractures, cardiovascular events, cancer, and respiratory infections in healthy adults.

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency, also called hypovitaminosis D, is low serum 25(OH)D causing rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Distinguished by 25(OH)D thresholds (<30 nmol/L deficient), UVB/dietary causes, and USPSTF findings against routine screening.

Vitamin D toxicity

Vitamin D toxicity (hypervitaminosis D) is hypercalcemia from excessive supplement intake, with 25(OH)D typically above 150 ng/mL; caused by supplement overuse, manufacturing errors, and fortification mistakes.