Squalene

Cross-source consensus on Squalene from 1 sources and 3 claims.

1 sources · 3 claims

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Squalene is the foundational raw material at the upstream start of the vitamin D synthesis pathway. — Evolution and Origin of Vitamin D
Squalene is a precursor to cholesterol and steroid hormones, and since vitamin D derives from cholesterol, squalene is the ultimate upstream building block. — Evolution and Origin of Vitamin D
Both plants and animals produce squalene. — Evolution and Origin of Vitamin D