Alfacalcidol (or 1-hydroxycholecalciferol) is an analogue of vitamin D used for supplementation in humans and as a poultry feed additive.Alfacalcidol has a weaker impact on calcium metabolism and parathyroid hormone levels than calcitriol however alfacalcidiol has significant effects on the immune system including regulatory T cells.
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