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The difference between vitamin D2 and D3 and which one you should choose as a supplement – Business Insider Australia

You may know vitamin D as an essential nutrient that helps you absorb calcium and keep bones strong, but vitamin D is actually a category that includes several different chemical compounds. The most common vitamin D compounds are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, wh…

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  • The difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 is that whereas animals produce vitamin D3, plants produce vitamin D2.
  • When choosing a supplement, opt for vitamin D3 since it is better absorbed by your body.
  • Vitamin D can boost your immune system, help your body absorb calcium, and may even help prevent cancer.
  • This article was medically reviewed by Julia Blank, MD, family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Centre in Santa Monica, Ca…

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