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Cholecalciferol is a form of Vitamin D, that is generated in the skin when exposed to UV sunlight. Vitamin companies can create cholecalciferol in a laboratory and it is sold in vitamin supplements and used to fortify foods, such as milk and/or cereals.

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Where is cholecalciferol synthesized?

Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, is primarily synthesized in the skin in response to sunlight exposure. It can also be obtained from dietary sources such as fatty fish and fortified foods.


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