vitamin D3

American  

noun

1. a D vitamin, C 27 H 43 OH, occurring in fish-liver oils, that differs from vitamin D 2 by slight structural differences in the molecule.

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vitamin D3 British  

noun

1. another name for cholecalciferol

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vitamin D3 Scientific  

1. A colorless, crystalline steroid hormone that the body synthesizes in the skin when its precursor, a derivative of cholesterol, is irradiated by sunlight. Vitamin D ₃ is also found in fish-liver oils, irradiated milk, and all irradiated animal foodstuffs. Also called calciferol, cholecalciferol. Chemical formula: C ₂₇ H ₄₄ O.

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Example Sentences

The study evaluated whether high dose vitamin D3 supplementation could influence outcomes in people recently diagnosed with COVID-19 and in members of their households.

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In total, 1,747 adults who had recently tested positive for COVID-19 and 277 household contacts were randomly assigned to take either vitamin D3 or a placebo daily for four weeks.

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Raquel Britzke also recommends I take some capsules with probiotics like Omega-3 and Vitamin D3.

From BBC

A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City reports that a personalized vitamin D3 treatment plan for patients who have suffered a heart attack can greatly reduce their chances of another one.

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Today, with lifestyle changes and medical advice aimed at reducing skin cancer risk, people spend less time in the sun and must rely more on dietary supplements such as vitamin D3 to maintain healthy levels.

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