Can you lose belly fat by consuming vitamin D supplements?
May 14, 2024
Sushmita Panda
A new study has revealed that obese women are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency.
Women who have low vitamin D levels also show higher body adiposity index and waist-to-height ratio, as well as lower body mass index (BMI)-adjusted muscle mass index.
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is high among women of childbearing age, particularly those who exhibit obesity.
The researchers found that poor vitamin D status was linked to higher body fat percentage and central obesity.
The study also revealed that low vitamin D levels can lead to high body fat and the association is even higher among women who have vitamin D deficiency.
The study also found that low vitamin D levels can lead to weaker muscles.
These findings underscore the significance of assessing body composition beyond traditional measures like BMI, the researchers suggested.