Science Daily May 23, 2026 • 14:39

Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside - ScienceDaily

Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside - ScienceDaily

A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune…

Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body's levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3, according to new research from the University of Surrey, John Innes Centre and Quadram Institute B… [+3181 chars]

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