Vitamin D and Weight Loss
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 01:44

Space Vitamins Vitamin D and Weight Loss

Vitamin D has been in the news a lot recently. New studies are frequently emerging with new used for this essential vitamin. Vitamin D has been implicated in bone health, prevention of depression, cardiovascular health and more. The latest study which came out this week was conducted by the University of Minnesota in regards to vitamin D and weight loss.

The study on vitamin D and weight loss took 38 overweight men and women whose vitamin D levels were found to be low, and separated them into two groups. Both groups were placed on a low calorie diet designed for weight loss. One group was also supplemented with vitamin D while the other group was given a placebo.

The results of the vitamin D and weight loss study found a significantly larger amount of weight was lost in the group which received supplementation.

This study is extremely relevant to Australians as there is evidence to suggest that up to 40% of our population is vitamin D deficient. Also, because we are one of the fattest nations on earth, if there is a connection between vitamin D and weight loss, supplementation with this important vitamin may become an important part of weight management programs here.

This study on vitamin D and weight loss also gives weight to the theory that optimum vitamin D levels may play a role in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes.

More studies with larger amounts of participants will need to be conducted before we can establish a firm connection between vitamin D and weight loss, but these early results are extremely promising.

While we wait to see the results of more research into vitamin D and weight loss, there are a few things you can do to protect your health. A simple vitamin D test at the doctor will tell you where your levels are at. If you are at all concerned as to whether you are getting enough vitamin D, a good quality multivitamin containing natural vitamin D is a great insurance policy.

Space multivitamins contain high levels of natural vitamin D. At Space Vitamins we have a commitment to quality ingredients and manufacturing standards. For more information on Space multivitamins, click here.