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Comment by Aeroi

5 hours ago

Most commonly from lanolin, a grease extracted from sheep's wool.

It's processed into (7-DHC), the same compound in human skin.

7-DHC is bombarded with UV light, triggering a chemical reaction that creates Vitamin D3.

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