Has anyone had success losing weight by adding Vitamin D and Calcium supplements?
I'm lactose intolerant and don't eat much dairy, so my doctor thinks I might be vitamin D deficient. I know that vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, and I've heard that calcium and D taken together can facilitate weight loss (and that a vitamin D deficiency can cause weight gain). I have extra weight that appeared suddenly and I can't get rid of it (it's not a medical problem; I've had my thyroid checked).
Does anyone have experience with losing weight after taking calcium and/or vitamin D?
@Ash: I'm lactose intolerant. That's why I don't drink milk, and that's why I have a calcium and vitamin D deficiency. I've read studies regarding calcium and cancer, and I disagree with your statement. But my actual question still stands unanswered.
@Ash again: Thank you for the information, but none of it answers my question.
August 31st, 2010 - 21:06
I had a similar delima with you I too have calcium deficiency and I cant seem to loose weight but when I started taking calcium mineral supplement I started to notice a loose in my weight Im not sure that this was caused by me taking mineral supplements but I started to notice change in my weight around the same time I started taking calcium supplements so dont know
August 31st, 2010 - 21:06
There is some evidence to support this. See link.
FYI: Products like lactaid and digestive enzymes for lactose consumed BEFORE meals will allow lactose intolerant people to consume dairy products; that’s what they’re for.
3 oz. of sardines, with the bones, provides as much calcium as 6 oz. of low fat yogurt. 325 mg