Genetically modified tomatoes, a vegan source of vitamin D | Galata

A team of researchers led by scientists from the John Innes Center in Norwich edited the genetic material of tomatoes to make them a robust source of vitamin D, which regulates nutrients such as calcium, essential for maintaining healthy bones, teeth and muscles. , informs Reuters.
Although vitamin D is produced in the body after exposure to the sun’s rays, its major source is found in food, mostly in dairy products and meat.
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