Cholecalciferol

Cholecalciferol: Cholecalciferol is one form of vitamin D and is vital for development and growth of cells, bones and teeth, absorption of calcium, hormone regulation, and for healthy nervous and immune systems. Cholecalciferol is a fat soluble vitamin and is synthesized in the skin from exposure to the sun's rays. It is also available in supplements and in fortified milk, liver, eggs, and oily fish.

Adequate Amounts Claimed As Beneficial For Conditions: Cholecalciferol

Adequate amounts of Cholecalciferol are claimed to be potentially beneficial for:

Adequate Amounts Claimed As Preventative For Conditions: Cholecalciferol

Adequate amounts of Cholecalciferol are claimed to be potentially preventative for:

Toxicity/Overdose Risks For Supplement Or Excessive Intake: Cholecalciferol

Excessive intake of Cholecalciferol may involve the following risks:

Mental retardation in infants
Poor growth in infants
Facial abnormalities in infants
Weakness
Anorexia
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Thirst
Excessive urination
Mental changes
Kidney failure
Inching skin
Sore eyes
Calcium deposits in the blood vessels, kidney and lungs

Descriptions of Cholecalciferol

Cholecalciferol: produced in human and other animal tissue by photoactivation (normally sunlight on skin) of 7-dehydrocholesterol.
Source: Diseases Database

Cholecalciferol : produced in human and other animal tissue by photoactivation (normally sunlight on skin) of 7-dehydrocholesterol.
Source: CRISP