Vitamin D2, molecular model
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Vitamin D2, molecular model
Vitamin D2, molecular model. The chemical formula for vitamin D2, also called ergocalciferol, is C28.H44.O. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold) and oxygen (red). Vitamin D2 is an essential vitamin that cannot be made by the body. It is found in oily fish, dairy products and eggs. Another form of vitamin D, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), is made by the body, but only when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is necessary for absorbing calcium and phosphorous in the gut. Deficiency can lead to bone disorders such as rickets (improper bone formation) in children, and osteomalacia (bone softening) and osteoporosis (brittle bone disease) in adults
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This print showcases the molecular model of Vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol. The chemical formula C28. H44. O is beautifully represented through color-coded spheres, with carbon depicted in blue, hydrogen in gold, and oxygen in red. Vitamin D2 is an essential nutrient that cannot be naturally synthesized by the body but can be obtained from sources like oily fish, dairy products, and eggs. Interestingly, our bodies have the ability to produce another form of vitamin D called vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol when exposed to sunlight. This vital vitamin plays a crucial role in facilitating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the gut. A deficiency of this important nutrient can lead to various bone disorders such as rickets (improper bone formation) in children and osteomalacia (bone softening) as well as osteoporosis (brittle bone disease) in adults. The intricate molecular structure captured within this image serves as a reminder of the complex nature of vitamins and their significance for our overall health. With its plane-like shape against a black background reminiscent of cosmic space, this artwork not only highlights the scientific beauty found at a microscopic level but also draws parallels between fundamental elements that exist both within our bodies and throughout the vast universe.
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