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Vitamin D
Drug class
Molecular structure of Vitamin D3 with the common reasons for use and the biological target.
Cholecalciferol (D3)
Class identifiers
UseRickets, osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency
ATC codeA11CC
Biological targetvitamin D receptor
Clinical data
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MeSHD014807
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Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in calcium and phosphate absorption. Recent studies show several associations between low levels of vitamin D, or hypovitaminosis D, and neuropsychiatric disorders,[1] including Alzheimer's disease, autism, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Harms, L. R., Burne, T. H. J., Eyles, D. W., & McGrath, J. J. (2011). Vitamin D and the brain. Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 25(4), 657–669. Elsevier Ltd. doi:10.1016/j.beem.2011.05.009
  2. ^ Vitamin D supplements may benefit children with autism spectrum disorder, Science Daily, November 21, 2016

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