Is Ceramide AP vegetarian?

Ceramide AP, formerly known as Ceramide 6 II, is an N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of phytosphingosine with the D-erythro structure linked to an alpha-hydroxy saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. It can be produced synthetically or via biotechnological processes, though some sources may be animal- or plant-derived.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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