Failure to lose weight could be due to a lack of vitamin D

Obesity and vitamin deficiency

Dr. Jia Gai, head of the nutrition department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, affiliated to Capital Medical University, highlights that despite controlling diet and exercising regularly, obese individuals may not lose weight due to a lack of essential vitamins in their bodies.

As people age, particularly those over 35, their body metabolism slows down, and body fat increases. Supplementing with vitamins that promote fat burning and body metabolism, such as vitamin D, can help prevent fat accumulation and boost metabolism to expel fat and toxins.

3 ways to supplement vitamin D

Dr. Wang Yi of China Agricultural University of Nutrition and Food Safety emphasizes the importance of addressing vitamin D deficiency through the following methods:

1. Sunbathe

Exposing the skin to sunlight for about 30 minutes daily can convert 7-dehydrocholesterol into vitamin D3, providing the body with sufficient and effective vitamin D.

2. Frequently consume foods containing vitamin D

Animal foods like animal liver, yolk, high-fat marine fish (firefly, salmon, sardines, salmon, etc.), and whole milk contain vitamin D3. Mushrooms, such as mushrooms, contain a small amount of vitamin D2. Fortified foods, like milk with added vitamin A and vitamin D, are also rich in vitamin D and can be consumed in moderation.

3. Reasonable use of supplements

Groups at high risk of vitamin D deficiency should undergo a test to detect the concentration of 25-hydroxydimension D in serum. If a deficiency is found, supplements should be taken under the guidance of an expert, such as a clinical nutritionist. It is crucial to remember that vitamin D is fat-soluble, accumulates in the body, and excessive supplementation can cause poisoning.