Vitamin D Deficiency and Weight Loss
Vitamin D seems to be in the limelight lately. Maybe it will be singled out as the vitamin of the decade award! Seriously though, now it seems it may help promote better weight loss besides maintaining strong bones, lessening hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, and several autoimmune diseases.
“Vitamin D levels in the body at the start of a low-calorie diet predict weight loss success, a new study found. The results, which suggest a possible role for vitamin D in weight loss, were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.” More study needs to be done but it would not surprise me.
Vitamins may not be miracle cures but they all work together just like an orchestra and if one vitamin is out of tune the "whole band" could eventually become out of tune. And the way most of the population eats it doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out how deficiencies can occur. Vitamin D may be especially hard to obtain because it is best absorbed from the sun. Most of us just don’t get outside enough to obtain this important nutrient. Even Dr. Mercola who takes a more holistic view on health has his say about vitamin D and its importance beyond bone health and cancer.
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Posted by: ginkgo biloba | Oct 27, 2009 9:00:16 AM
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Posted by: regime | Sep 26, 2009 8:53:54 AM
I didn’t realise that most of childrens today were so low in this vitamin, but I can understand it as they do spend much more time indoors than we did when we were children.Many people are trying to reduce their weight. Your information will be useful to people who like to reduce their weight. Many of the people are in diet to reduce the weight. While reducing weight, health is important. Maintaining calories is important for good health. To loose weight proper diet should be maintained and the regular exercise should be done. Healthy food should be taken to loose weight. I got more information about loosing weight
Posted by: Kay Gibbs | Jul 17, 2009 11:03:21 PM
Ok, I did some research and I see where you are coming from on the D aiding weightloss. Vitamin D, the cholecalciferol version is similar in structure to cortisol that is known to increase weight especially belly fat. The wiki states that 2500mcgs should be the upper limits for Vitamin D3.
Posted by: Kay Gibbs | Jul 17, 2009 12:01:34 AM
I take 400IU - 800IU when I have been inside alot, especially during the winter. I don't sunbath anymore as I have been badly burned and most often do burn rather than tan. I do count having my arms and face exposed during the summer while out walking. I just recently spoke to a friend who sunbaths and has a bone spur on the bottom of her foot, she says it's painful for her to walk because of it.
I don't think it matters if Vit D is added to milk or is already there, D is D and it can be toxic if you get too much. I get headaches when I get too much. Reports have stated that 800-1000IU is adequate. When I started taking it the D certainly boosted my immunity as I was feeling stuffy and like I was going to get a cold and after a week the symptoms went away and I never really got sick. Some is better than none at all. Supplements seem to be overlooked in lieu of drugs as far as indepth studies are concerned. There are lots of supplements that I feel should be regulated because of the potential dangers of taking too much or there should be explicit information regarding their use by the general public.
Posted by: Henry | Jul 15, 2009 6:38:47 PM
Emilee, I'm with you on this. It's very difficult to prove almost anything because there are so many variables involved.
Studied need to be comprehensive, involve a large group and last for many years or decades to be of any value.
I'm very concerned about how certain industries pick and choose data to their benefit, since many people take these recommendations at face value.
Posted by: Adnan Khan | Jul 15, 2009 5:30:54 PM
does regular milk have vitamin D?
or is it added by the dairy factory?
Posted by: Elaine Murphy | Jul 14, 2009 10:01:05 PM
Emilee, you may be right. And I think more study needs to be done.
Kay, if you spend consistent time out in the sun you probably don't need to supplement. Some authorities are suggesting to supplement around 1,000 mg. a day. My suggestion is to get tested and find out where you are and let your doctor guide you.
Elaine
Posted by: Kay Gibbs | Jul 14, 2009 12:26:17 PM
How much is enough. I know avid sunbathers who have suffered from bone spurs because of too much vitamin D. My uncle died from a rare form of cancer contributed to calcium and D imbalances. He was a commercial fisherman and was outside most of his life.
