What is Vitamin D? And what does it have to do with the sun?!
Chemistry For Your Life
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The Journey of Vitamin D3: From Sun to Functionality
This chapter examines the transformation of pre-vitamin D into vitamin D3 through UV light exposure and subsequent modifications in the liver and kidneys. The discussion highlights the crucial role of vitamin D3 in calcium absorption and bone health, along with the differences between vitamin D2 and D3. Additionally, it addresses the impact of sunscreen on vitamin D synthesis and the balance needed in vitamin intake to prevent toxicity.
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