HealthSeptember 7, 2026

lanolin

LAN-uh-lin

Definition

A fatty substance extracted from sheep's wool that is often used as a base in ointments, cosmetics, or, in this context, as a traditional source for Vitamin D3 supplements.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'lana' meaning 'wool' and 'oleum' meaning 'oil,' reflecting its origin as the natural grease found on sheep's fleece.

In the news

The article highlights that VitSupp's Vitamin D3 is derived from lichen rather than lanolin to ensure it is 100% vegetarian and suitable for vegans.

VitSupp Launches Bioavailable Vegan Vitamin D3 + K2 to Simplify Supplementation for Indian Consumers

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The Eastern Herald

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