Vitamin d flow chart

vitamin D flow chart process in the body

1. UVB exposure Liver Enzyme Diet
to y D, & ex Supplement

74 TE
For every 1,000 IU
of vitamin D B

consumed, your
blood will increase

J 10 ng/ mL. >
e Ergocalciferol D,

(from ergosterol)

Cal

The form measured in the blood Cholecalciferol D,
< (25-OH or "Y vitamin D) (from cholesterol)
- @
Cait! —— | y Calcitroic Acid
Active form of vitamin D in the body Inactive form of Vitamin D
(1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D) (24,25-dihydroxy vitamin D)
Vitamin D is actually a hormone Water soluble

rather than a vitamin for excretion from the body