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

"We observed no adverse outcomes when giving patients higher doses of vitamin D3 supplementation, and to significantly reduce the risk of another heart attack, which are exciting results," said Dr. May.

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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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Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: one received no vitamin D management, and the other underwent active, targeted vitamin D3 treatment.

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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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During the five years, 105 participants developed type 2 diabetes: 38 in the placebo group, 31 in the group receiving 40 micrograms of vitamin D3 per day, and 36 in the group receiving 80 micrograms of vitamin D3 per day.

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