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Vitamin D Supplements Might Help Some Lose Weight

Italian study suggests that daily pill may boost dieting efforts in those already low in the nutrient

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, May 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For obese Americans who are low on vitamin D, taking a supplement of the nutrient might help them lose weight, a new study suggests.According to an Italian team, led by Luisella Vigna of the University of Milan, prior research has shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk of obesity and obesity-related complications.However, studies on the use of vitamin Dsupplements to curb obesity have so far been inconclusive, the team said.

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