By Jeanne Yacoubou<\/p>\n
Vitamin D2<\/strong> Sichuan Neijiang Hui Zin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. states that their Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. says their vitamin D2 is \u201cextracted from the Synthesia, a.s. reports that they manufacture pharmaceutical grade Vitamin D3<\/strong> ESB Developments Ltd. states that they \u201c\u2026can confirm the lichen is not Classification: Vegetarian For more information on Vitamin D, see For more information on ingredients, see To support Vegetarian Resource Group research, go to:
\nAlternate names: ergocalciferol, calciferol
\nLeading commercial sources: fungal (yeast, mushrooms), plant (sugar
\ncane), petrochemical
\nFound in: wild mushrooms, UV-irradiated mushrooms
\nUsed in: non-dairy milks, bread and bread products, vitamin supplements
\nUsed as a: food fortifier, nutritional supplement
\nDefinition: Ergocalciferol is a secosteroid which is similar to a
\nsteroid hormone although it is commonly referred to as a vitamin.
\nErgocalciferol is an inactive precursor to the active form of vitamin D2
\nbelieved to be used by the body in many ways including regulation of
\ncalcium absorption for bone health.
\nManufacturers:
\nLallemand Inc. reports that \u201cLallemand Bakers Yeast is a vegetarian,
\nnon-fortified source of Vitamin D, which is both dairy and animal-free.
\nYeast requires a carbohydrate source to grow; the most economical are
\nmolasses and corn syrup\u201d (Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n
\n\u201cVitamin D2 comes from sugarcane of natural plant\u201d (Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n
\nsugar cane stalk\u201d (Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n
\nvitamin D2. \u201cProduction is synthesis by organic chemicals\u201d (Source<\/a>).
\n
\nClassification: Vegan
\nEntry updated: March 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAlternate names: cholecalciferol, activated 7-dehydrocholesterol, calciferol
\nLeading commercial sources: animal (lanolin from sheep\u2019s wool); lichen
\n(fungal\/algal)
\nFound in: some fish and fish liver oils, egg yolks, lichen
\nUsed in: dairy products, infant formula, cereal, juice, bread and bread
\nproducts, margarine, vitamin supplements
\nUsed as a: food fortifier, nutritional supplement
\nDefinition: Cholecalciferol is a secosteroid which is similar to a
\nsteroid hormone although it is commonly referred to as a vitamin.
\nCholecalciferol is an inactive precursor to the active form of vitamin
\nD3 believed to be used by the body in many ways including regulation of
\ncalcium absorption for bone health. When 7-dehydrocholesterol in the
\nskin is exposed to adequate sunlight, cholecalciferol is produced giving
\nvitamin D its nickname: the sunshine vitamin.
\nManufacturers: DSM reports that \u201ccholesterol isolated from lanolin is primary raw
\nmaterial for D3 manufacturing\u201d (Source<\/a>). <\/p>\n
\ngrown on any corn\/sucrose media nor do we artificially feed it in any way\u201d (Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n
\nEntry updated: March 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.vrg.org\/journal\/vj2009issue2\/2009_issue2_vitamin_d.php<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.vrg.org\/ingredients\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n
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