Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that maintains normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream.
Often known as calciferol.
Forms of Vitamin D:
- Vitamin D1: lamisterol
- Vitamin D2: ergocalciferol
- Vitamin D3: cholecalciferol
- Note: this needs review by experts for accuracy
External links:
- http://www.orst.edu/dept/lpi/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminD/index.html
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002405.htm (note: not a public domain resource)
- http://www.innvista.com/health/healvitd.htm