What is the naturally occurring form of vitamin D in the human skin?
Calciferol is a fat-soluble, crystalline unsaturated alcohol produced by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol in plants. It is used as a dietary supplement in the prophylaxis and treatment of rickets, osteomalacia, and other hypocalcemic disorders. Also called ergocalciferol, ole vitamin D2, vitamin D2. See also rickets, viosterol.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-377
Calciferol
7 hydroeholesterol
25 hydroxy cholecalciferol
1,25 dihydroxy cholecalciferol
Endocrinology