Vitamin D can lower weight, blood sugar via the brain, study finds

[JessicaH (imported)]

I know there are a few members here who will find this interesting and maybe helpful.

Summary:

Vitamin D treatment acts in the brain to improve weight and blood glucose (sugar) control in obese rats, according to a new study. "Vitamin D deficiency occurs often in obese people and in patients with Type 2 diabetes, yet no one understands if it contributes to these diseases," said the study's principal investigator. A region of the brain called the hypothalamus controls both weight and glucose, and has vitamin D receptors there.

Full Story:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 092023.htm

[Paolo]

I take 10k/IU/day of the stuff in oil form.

It's done wonders for me.

Can't recommend it enough.

[jako9999 (imported)]

The doctor put me on AD-Cal which is a calcium tabled but it also comes with added vitamin D so it must be there for a reason?

[fhunter]

The doctor put me on AD-Cal which is a calcium tabled but it also comes with added vitamin D so it must be there for a reason?

Without vitamin D you can not properly use the calcium. At least it is what I remember.

[Jhalemore (imported)]

Without vitamin D you can not properly use the calcium. At least it is what I remember.

Yes, that's true. There are three vitamins considered essential to body form and bone health - K2, D3 and A.