AOAC SPDS Meeting Book March 19 2015

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Significance

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Promotes calcium absorption

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Essential for bone growth

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Prevents Rickets in Children

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Prevents osteomalacia in adults

C bi

i h C l i

d l f

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om ne w t a c um, protects a u ts rom

osteoporosis

General Analytical Needs

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Method should

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Separate and accurately determine both Vitamin D

2

and D

3

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Determine Pre Vitamin D

2

and D

3

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Determine 25 Hydroxy D

2

and D

3

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Also determine the above in raw materials used to

produce/formulate dietary supplements