Biochemical Profile of Vitamin D: Metabolism, Bioavailability, and Clinical Applications
Biochemical Profile Classification: Fat-soluble Secosteroid Hormone Chemical Structure/Properties: Vitamin D exists primarily in two physiological forms: Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Chemically, they are secosteroids, meaning they possess a steroid nucleus with a broken B-ring. Due to their lipophilic nature, they require dietary lipids and bile salts for optimal micellar solubilization and absorption…
