Separation of structural analogues: Vitamin D2 and D3

contributed by YMC | 04/28/2015

Vitamin D₂ (ergocalciferol) and D₃ (cholecalciferol) can be found in different foods including fatty fishes, meat, eggs and some mushrooms. Both are (indirectly) involved in a number of biological functions in the body, including bone metabolism and enhancement of intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. A regular intake of vitamin D therefore is essential.

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