A compound also known as vitamin D2, produced by plants and some fungi when exposed to ultraviolet light.
From Latin 'calcis' (calcium) + 'ferre' (to carry) + '-ol' (chemical suffix). The name was chosen because the compound helps the body absorb and transport calcium.
Calciferol is why mushrooms left in sunlight become nutritionally powerful—they're actually synthesizing vitamin D just like your skin does, turning sunshine into solid health!
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