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Vitamin D2 vs D3: Why D2 May Lower D3 Levels and Health Risks

Vitamin D is vital for bone health, immune function, and calcium absorption, but many face deficiency due to limited sun exposure, relying on supplements. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) from plants and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) from sunlight or animal sources are metabolized into 25-hydroxyvitamin D, measured in blood tests. Studies show vitamin D2 supplements can lower vitamin […]