Vitamin D
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Vitamin D
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Articles and References

• 7 Tips for Sticking With Your New Vegan Diet
• Can Dairy Products Cause Osteoporosis?
• Power Plate - Power Sources
• Science Journal Spreads False Rumors About Vegan Diet
• Should you take a multi-vitamin?
• Vegan Diets Are Safe for Children
• Vegetarians Live Longer, Says Study
• What Every Vegan Needs to Know about the Advantages and Pitfalls of Vegan Diets
• What's Wrong with Dairy Products

Comments and Facts

• Vitamin D1 is the form of vitamin D that is formed in human skin when it is exposed to direct sunlight.
• Vitamin D2 is the form of vitamin D that is made from plants. The scientific name is ergocalciferol.
• Vitamin D3 is the form of vitamin D that comes from fish liver oil and lanolin from the wool of sheep. The scientific name is cholecalciferol.

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