ICMR-NIN study shows Vitamin D3 outperforms D2 in supporting muscles and heart

Researchers at ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) established the significance of Vitamin D3 over Vitamin D2. The image is used for representative purposes only. ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad, researchers have found that vitamin D3 is more effective than vitamin D2 in maintaining and restoring muscle and heart function, at least in animal studies in their latest study.What does Vitamin D do to body?Vitamin D is widely known for its role in maintaining bone health and regulating calcium levels. However, it also plays an important role in the functioning of skeletal muscles and the heart. The nutrient is available mainly in two forms: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, both of which are commonly used in supplements and food fortification programmes.Researche