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Vitamin D Supplements – Which Type Is Better? (D2 vs D3 vs D1)



This video explains 6 differences between Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 (and also what happened to D1). You will find out which form of vitamin D is the best one to take.

Evie Pharmacist is a trained community and hospital pharmacist sharing her knowledge of the best over the counter treatments.

00:00 Intro
00:11 Vitamin D1
00:39 Structure
00:53 Natural Sources
01:25 Supplement Sources
01:48 Affinity To Vitamin D Binding Protein
02:03 Clearance
02:18 Absorption & Potency
02:43 Which One Is Better?

References:
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ergocalciferol
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cholecalciferol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4207933/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9372493/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22552031/

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider.