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Expert reveals if button mushrooms have vitamin D
short by / on Wednesday, 31 December, 2025
Button mushrooms contain ergosterol, which can convert to vitamin D2 with UV exposure, Dietitian Garima pointed out. Although vitamin D2 may be less potent than D3 in raising serum 25(OH)D, UV-treated button mushrooms can contribute meaningfully to dietary vitamin D intake. Integrating them within a balanced diet may offer an accessible plant-based option for maintaining adequate status.