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2. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin D 3 (cholecalciferol) is produced industrially by exposing 7-dehydrocholesterol to UVB and UVC light, followed by purification. The 7-dehydrocholesterol is sourced as an extraction from lanolin, a waxy skin secretion in sheep's wool. [198] Vitamin D 2 (ergocalciferol) is produced in a similar way using ergosterol from yeast as a ...

3. Experts Say This Is Real Difference Between Vitamin D and D3

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   Vitamin D2 vs. D3 Uses. Both vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 will help to increase vitamin D levels in the blood, says Pelitera. ... and supplements, whereas vitamin D3 is found in animal-based foods ...

4. Cholecalciferol - Wikipedia

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   Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D which is naturally synthesized in skin and functions as a pro-hormone, being converted to calcitriol. This is important for maintaining calcium levels and promoting bone health and development. [4] As a medication, cholecalciferol may be taken as a dietary supplement to prevent or to treat vitamin D ...

5. Wait, Should You Be Taking Vitamin D2 or D3? - AOL

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   There's lots of confusion around the difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, and which is best for whom. Doctors and experts explain.

6. Ergocalciferol - Wikipedia

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   Ergocalciferol, also known as vitamin D 2 and nonspecifically calciferol, is a type of vitamin D found in food. It is used as a dietary supplement [3] to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency [4] due to poor absorption by the intestines or liver disease. [5] It may also be used for low blood calcium due to hypoparathyroidism. [5]

7. Vitamin D deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Mapping of several bone diseases onto levels of vitamin D (calcidiol) in the blood [6] Normal bone vs. osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency is typically diagnosed by measuring the concentration of the 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood, which is the most accurate measure of stores of vitamin D in the body.