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The animal version of vitamin D is known as?

The animal version of vitamin D is known as vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol. It is synthesized by animals in response to sunlight exposure and can also be obtained through diet or supplements.


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.


Name the vitamins found in fishes and other aquatic animal?

i think it is 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.


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.


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.


What about vitamin - D?

Vitamin D (disambiguation).


Does vitamin B come from the sun?

I know that vitamin d is one isn't vitamin e another?


What is the main vitamin in milk?

Vitamin a, Vitamin b, vitamin c.