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The idea that vitamins are substances the body cannot make is somewhat outdated: * Most of the vitamin D we need is actually synthesized by the body. (You stil
by atombender 2y ago
The idea that vitamins are substances the body cannot make is somewhat outdated:
* Most of the vitamin D we need is actually synthesized by the body. (You still need sunlight to release it.)
* The body can also make vitamin B3 (niacin).
* Vitamin K and B7 (biotin) are made by gut bacteria.
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