what is the difference between Vit D3 vs Vit D2 ?
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Please read this explanation from Dr Mercolahttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/23/oral-vitamin-d-mistake.aspx
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Here's a thorough explanation: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Vitamin_D2_vs_Vitamin_D3
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Vit D3 is derived from animal sources while Vit D2 is derived from plant/mold sources (thus preferred by vegetarians). Vit D3 is more potent than Vit D2, thus more effective in raising Vitamin D levels in blood.
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Let me Google that for you...http://bit.ly/1lpTERWAll snarkiness aside, medical professionals seem to agree that Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is vastly preferable to Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) for oral supplementation. D2 is several times less potent, has a much shorter shelf life, and takes much longer for the body to convert it into a more active form (500 times longer, by some estimations). Buy Vitamin D3.
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Calcium (as Tricalcium Phosphate) 600 mg; Phosphorus (290 mg); Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) 600 IU
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Honestly I don't know, I finished the bottle quite a while ago. I should have observed, but I did not. I have not re-ordered it either. I switched to Vit K tablets and taking D3 Drops. Interesting question. Sorry I can not help you.
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cod from the artic is used in this product, nothing is added! a unique claim, While Vit. D3 must be added to others- ill effect caused by processing.
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Hello, The main difference between the two products is that the 40+ Every Man II MultiVitamin has higher doses than the Every Man II MultiVitamin. 40+ Every Man II MultiVitamin also contains a Prostate Support Blend. For the exact differences, please review the labels for the items.
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Each two capsules provides the following:Vit D 200 IU, calcium 500 mg, magnesium 250 mg, zinc 7.5 mg, copper 250 mcg, manganese 2.5 mg, boron 1.5 mg. I take 5 capsules a day ... 2 in the morning and 3 at night. Along with Vit. D3.
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Vitamin D3 is the natural form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D2 is labmade, and usually the one prescribed by doctors, and is not good for you. Go to Dr Mercola's website; he has an article on it you can read.
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D3 has been alleged to be more highly absorbed into the system and thus more effective. Something to do with its chemical chains and how it binds and is synthesized within the body. My fairly in-depth research has found the Nutrigold is the "purest" of the major brands (less inactive ingredients, and higher quality active ingredients). I am not a medical/chemical professional, so this response does not come with the credibility of a nutritionist or bio-chemist.
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Yes on occasion. However I feel healthier consuming two meals per day & one Raw meal. My vit.D3 & B levels stay low if I consume 2 meal replacements for any length of time. Uncertain if that's just my requirements or something that can occur w/ drink mixes in general. I do highly recommend this brand Over Any Others! I gather adding items for variety. & supplementation is a cure all to making it a suitable meal. The Perfect Meal type as well is suppose to be great at this. I do not believe there to be much of a price difference; though I've had excellent morning energy levels with this one. Yes on occasion. However I feel healthier consuming two meals per day & one Raw meal. My vit.D3 & B levels stay low if I consume 2 meal replacements for any length of time. Uncertain if that's just my requirements or something that can occur w/ drink mixes in general. I do highly recommend this brand Over Any Others! I gather adding items for variety. & supplementation is a cure all to making it a suitable meal. The Perfect Meal type as well is suppose to be great at this. I do not believe there to be much of a price difference; though I've had excellent morning energy levels with this one.
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Good question, I know they are different but never really asked how.. I will query my doc and ask her what the difference is and repost if I find out. I used to be on Vit D 1,000 until my alternative Doc changed me to D 3, 5,000 units 2x a day. It is the sunshine vitamin and although I am a sunbather and frequently spend hours at the beach or outside, I am still lacking in D 3 which is why my dosage is so high. My Doc stated you can never really get enough of D3, it helps to prevent cancer amongst many other diseases, keeps the cells happy and I have to say after sitting in the sun for over 50 yrs, never a skin cancer. All depends on the genes too, I tend to tan very easily. Good luck Good question, I know they are different but never really asked how.. I will query my doc and ask her what the difference is and repost if I find out. I used to be on Vit D 1,000 until my alternative Doc changed me to D 3, 5,000 units 2x a day. It is the sunshine vitamin and although I am a sunbather and frequently spend hours at the beach or outside, I am still lacking in D 3 which is why my dosage is so high. My Doc stated you can never really get enough of D3, it helps to prevent cancer amongst many other diseases, keeps the cells happy and I have to say after sitting in the sun for over... » Read More Good question, I know they are different but never really asked how.. I will query my doc and ask her what the difference is and repost if I find out. I used to be on Vit D 1,000 until my alternative Doc changed me to D 3, 5,000 units 2x a day. It is the sunshine vitamin and although I am a sunbather and frequently spend hours at the beach or outside, I am still lacking in D 3 which is why my dosage is so high. My Doc stated you can never really get enough of D3, it helps to prevent cancer amongst many other diseases, keeps the cells happy and I have to say after sitting in the sun for over 50 yrs, never a skin cancer. All depends on the genes too, I tend to tan very easily. Good luck « Show Less
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There are 1000 IU's of Vitamin D3 in each 2 capsule dose. 250% of DV (recommended daily allowance I guess)
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True, Vitamin E's with a dl prefix The natural form has a prefix of just d-alphaHere are the differences: alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active form of Vit E. Which contains one isomer. In contrast, synthetics contain eight isomers, of which only one is identical to natural Vit E. Therefore, the potency of each synthetic varies. Hope this helps �
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Do not be concerned the front label says only Vitamin D. The product is D3 and blood labs have proven that my elderly aunt is absorbs it effectively.
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Not quite. Vitamin D comes in two forms -- D-3 and D-4. Most doctors believe D-3 is the best since the other is not absorbed as well. I only take D-3 and it has totally healed my mild osteoporosis! To be sure you're getting the D-3 form, it should say it on the label or else in the ingredients.
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Thanks for the information. I didn't know about Vit C complex. I'm switching to it immediately!!
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I really doubt it since 100% pure vitamin D3 would be 40 million IU per gram (less than a spoonfull 40,000,000 IU's) I am looking for the real actual percentage of pure vitamin D3. I am not looking for false assumptions that fly in the face of both math and science! Thanks for your effort.
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all vitamin d3 is derived from lanolin !however, there are no published studies of lanolin allergy being aggravated by vitamin d3. vitamin d2 is synthetic.