Is vitamin d3 vegan?
? Ambiguous
It depends: vitamin d3 can be plant- or animal-derived depending on the manufacturer. Most often extracted from lanolin (sheep's wool).
Where does it come from?
Most often extracted from lanolin (sheep's wool). Added to 'fortified' milks, cereals and juices. Almost always wool-derived unless labeled 'plant-based' (lichen).
Vegan alternatives
Lichen vitamin D3, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
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