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2. 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 ]

3. Gummy supplement - Wikipedia

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   Most commonly, gummy supplements are made from gelatin, cornstarch, water and sugar, along with flavorings. [7]Although gummy vitamins are the most popular type of gummy supplements, they may also be derived from herbal supplements, containing extracts from plants like ashwagandha [8] and cannabis (e.g., CBD), [9] as well as the algae-derived astaxanthin.

4. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   While some studies have found that vitamin D 3 raises 25(OH)D blood levels faster and remains active in the body longer, [44] [45] others contend that vitamin D 2 sources are equally bioavailable and effective for raising and sustaining 25(OH)D. [46] [47] If digestive disorders compromise absorption, then intramuscular injection of up to ...

5. Cholecalciferol - Wikipedia

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   Some unwanted isomers are formed during irradiation: these are removed by various techniques, leaving a resin which melts at about room temperature and usually has a potency of 25 000 000 to 30 000 000 International Units/gram. Cholecalciferol is also produced industrially for use in vitamin supplements from lichens, which is suitable for ...

6. International unit - Wikipedia

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   Multivitamins nutrition facts label showing that the international unit of, for example, vitamins D and E correspond to different gram values. In pharmacology, the international unit (IU) is a unit of measurement for the effect or biological activity of a substance, for the purpose of easier comparison across similar forms of substances.