Abstract

Fat soluble vitamins are essential nutrients in important biological processes in the human body. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) promotes and enhances the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in our body. Nowadays there is a plethora of evidence suggesting that, in addition to its important role in maintaining bone health, vitamin D is involved in the amelioration of cell ageing and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, immune dysfunctions and some cancers. This article presents information about vitamin D3 contents in a broad range of fish species available on Bulgarian local fish markets. The aim is to increase consumers` awareness and encourage them to eat fish.

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