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Q: What is the animal version of vitamin D is known as?
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The animal version of vitamin D is known as?

cholecalciferol


Is jade stone the source of vitamin d?

No, vitamin D is not from jade stone. Vitamin D is an animal product. Good food sources of vitamin D are milk, eggs, fish, beef, etc. We can also produce vitamin D in our skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet radiation (usually from the sun).


What is vit -c better known as?

Vitamin D is also known as Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).It is a fat soluble vitamin that helps body to absorb calcium. It is also known as sunshine vitamin because the body manufactures the vitamin after being exposed to sunshine.


What vitamin is synthesized in the skin with exposure to the sunlight?

Vitamin D is produced by ultraviolet radiation on your skin. The UV light converts a precursor molecule to vitamin D.


Which is a good source of vitamin d?

There is no known good natural source of vitamin D other than exposure to sunlight. If needed, there are always Vitamin D supplements, however these aren't as efficiently absorbed compared to the natural source.


Name the vitamins found in fishes and other aquatic animal?

i think it is vitamin d


What are some examples of vitamins?

* Vitamin A * Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) * Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) * Vitamin B3 (Niacin) * Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) * Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) * Vitamin B7 (Biotin); also known as Vitamin H * Vitamin B9 (Folic acid); also known as Vitamin M * Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) * Vitamin C * Vitamin D * Vitamin E * Vitamin K


How many milligrams of Vitamin D is in Moringa?

I don't know the answer to that. However, when you compare a 100 grams of milk (known for it's vitamin D content) to 100 grams of Moringa, fresh Moringa leaves have 4 times the the vitamin D and dried Moringa leaf powder has 17 times the vitamin D of milk.


Does vitamin help psoriasis?

Vitamin B12 is unique amongst all the vitamins in that it is found almost exclusively in foods of animal origin. Vitamin B12 skin creams moisturise, help to prevent premature wrinkles, reduce existing wrinkles and relieve skin damaged by prolonged exposure to the skin.


Why do animals get rickets?

Rickets is a deficiency of vitamin D. So they get it from not having enough vitamin D in their diet. It could also be a deficiency in phosphorus, calcium or simply that the animal is not getting enough sunlight.


What about vitamin - D?

Vitamin D (disambiguation).


What is the vitamin calcitrol used for?

The vitamin calcitrol, also known as "activated vitamin D", is used to supplement a lack of natural vitamin D in the body. It helps to maintain calcium levels in your blood, bones, and stomach and helps the cells in your body work properly.