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3 Key Differences Between Vitamin D2 and D3—and Which to Take for a Deficiency

By Sarah Glinski, RD,

5 days ago

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Vitamin D. It's often dubbed the "sunshine vitamin," and it's responsible for things like strengthening your bones, regulating your mood, and supporting your immune system. But vitamin D isn't just one single nutrient—it's actually a family of similar compounds that act as hormones in your body. The two key players of the group are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

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