Effects of Vitamin D2 and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 Supplementation on Plasma Vitamin D Epimeric Metabolites in Adult Cats

Effects of Vitamin D2 and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 Supplementation on Plasma Vitamin D Epimeric Metabolites in Adult Cats

Feline vitamin D status is based on dietary consumption but metabolism of this essential nutrient and the efficacy of supplementation forms are poorly described in cats. The aim of this study was to further elucidate the metabolites of vitamin D2 in cats and to compare the effectiveness of vitamin D...

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Main Authors: Catherine E. Ruggiero, Robert C. Backus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
feline
C-3 epimer
cholecalciferol
ergocalciferol
24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
3-epi-24,25(OH)2D2,1,25(OH)D2
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.654629/full

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