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Vitamin D supplement
Vitamin D supplement is a Vitamin/Nutritional supplement Small molecule drug developed by Aga Khan University. It is currently FDA-approved for Vitamin D deficiency, Osteoporosis and bone health, Calcium malabsorption. Also known as: Brand name: Vitamin D3, LOT ID AKUH COMPOUNDING 2305012014.
Vitamin D acts as a steroid hormone precursor that regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis and modulates immune function.
Vitamin D supplements are studied for conditions such as obesity in children, bone strength, and bone density. They work as a small molecule agonist that activates the Vitamin D3 receptor, which is involved in increasing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate.
At a glance
| Generic name | Vitamin D supplement |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Brand name: Vitamin D3, LOT ID AKUH COMPOUNDING 2305012014 |
| Sponsor | Aga Khan University |
| Drug class | Vitamin/Nutritional supplement |
| Target | Vitamin D receptor (VDR) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Nutritional/Metabolic; Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Vitamin D is converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form, calcitriol, which binds to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in target tissues. This binding regulates intestinal calcium absorption, bone mineralization, and immune cell differentiation. Additionally, vitamin D modulates innate and adaptive immune responses through effects on dendritic cells, T cells, and B cells.
Approved indications
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Calcium malabsorption
- Hypoparathyroidism
Common side effects
- Hypercalcemia (at high doses)
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Weakness or fatigue
Key clinical trials
- Effect of the Consumption of Cookies Enriched With Plant Proteins and of a Vitamin D Supplement on the Progression of Sarcopenia in the Elderly (NA)
- Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy for Prevention of Asthma in Childhood (PHASE1)
- Protein Supplement and Exercise Training for the Treatment of Sarcopenia Risk in Older Adults (NA)
- Study of the Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Microbiota, Metabolic Control, Inflammatory Profile, and Quality of Life in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. (NA)
- Child Health, Agriculture and Integrated Nutrition (NA)
- Impact of Supplementation With Synbiotics and Prebiotics on Cognitive Decline Associated With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in First-line Patients With Breast Cancer (NA)
- Curcumin, Vitamin D and Green Tea in IBS-D (NA)
- PREDIN: Pregnancy and Vitamin D Intervention Study (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Aga Khan University portfolio CI
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- Drug class: All Vitamin/Nutritional supplement drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Vitamin D receptor (VDR)
- Manufacturer: Aga Khan University — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Nutritional/Metabolic; Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Vitamin D deficiency
- Indication: Drugs for Osteoporosis and bone health
- Indication: Drugs for Calcium malabsorption
- Also known as: Brand name: Vitamin D3, LOT ID AKUH COMPOUNDING 2305012014
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