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Is vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) preferable to D2 (ergocalciferol)?

PLAIN-468 · run 19 (hybrid, A) vs run 16 (vector, B)

The actual ranked results each run returned for this one query, in order. Documents the benchmark judged relevant are highlighted green (with their relevance grade). Comparing the two columns shows why one run scored higher — which relevant docs it surfaced, and how near the top.

A — run 19 (hybrid)

  1. #1 · MED-961 ✓ rel 2
    Vitamin D(3) is more potent than vitamin D(2) in humans.
  2. #2 · MED-4573
    Low Vitamin D Status: Definition, Prevalence, Consequences and Correction
  3. #3 · MED-3987
    Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  4. #4 · MED-3988
    Vitamin D2 Is as Effective as Vitamin D3 in Maintaining Circulating Concentrations of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D
  5. #5 · MED-3991
    Ergocalciferol from mushrooms or supplements consumed with a standard meal increases 25-hydroxyergocalciferol but decreases 25-hydroxycholecalcifer...
  6. #6 · MED-3990
    Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults.
  7. #7 · MED-4566
    Taking vitamin D with the largest meal improves absorption and results in higher serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
  8. #8 · MED-3989
    Vitamin D and sterol composition of 10 types of mushrooms from retail suppliers in the United States.
  9. #9 · MED-3986
    Bioavailability of vitamin D₂ from UV-B-irradiated button mushrooms in healthy adults deficient in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D: a randomized controll...
  10. #10 · MED-962 ✓ rel 2
    Treatment of Hypovitaminosis D in Infants and Toddlers

B — run 16 (vector)

  1. #1 · MED-961 ✓ rel 2
    Vitamin D(3) is more potent than vitamin D(2) in humans.
  2. #2 · MED-3987
    Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  3. #3 · MED-3988
    Vitamin D2 Is as Effective as Vitamin D3 in Maintaining Circulating Concentrations of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D
  4. #4 · MED-3991
    Ergocalciferol from mushrooms or supplements consumed with a standard meal increases 25-hydroxyergocalciferol but decreases 25-hydroxycholecalcifer...
  5. #5 · MED-3990
    Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults.
  6. #6 · MED-4566
    Taking vitamin D with the largest meal improves absorption and results in higher serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
  7. #7 · MED-3989
    Vitamin D and sterol composition of 10 types of mushrooms from retail suppliers in the United States.
  8. #8 · MED-3986
    Bioavailability of vitamin D₂ from UV-B-irradiated button mushrooms in healthy adults deficient in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D: a randomized controll...
  9. #9 · MED-962 ✓ rel 2
    Treatment of Hypovitaminosis D in Infants and Toddlers
  10. #10 · MED-714
    Towards prevention of vitamin D deficiency and beyond: knowledge gaps and research needs in vitamin D nutrition and public health.