Weight Loss and Vitamin Supplements
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009I read about some studies that were reported inThe British Journal of Nutrition studies relating to vitamin supplements andweight loss.
(Geneviève C. Major, Eric Doucet, Mélanie Jacqmain, Myriam St-Onge, Claude Bouchard and Angelo Tremblay (2008). Multivitamin and dietary supplements, body weight and appetite: results from a cross-sectional and a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study. British Journal of Nutrition, 99, pp 1157-1167
doi:10.1017/S0007114507853335)
Among the conclusions they reported were that men taking nutritional supplements while eating a weight loss diet had a lower body weight, lower fat mass, and lower BMI (which stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure of body fat relative to an individual’s height and weight.) They also reported that men who were taking vitamin supplements were more likely to have a “greater resting energy expenditure”, meaning that their bodies burned more calories while at rest.
It was also reported that similar effects were observed in women, but “not to a statistically significant extent.” Women did have “less hunger and postprandial appetite ratings were markedly reduced” (that’s an impressive way to say they were less hungry after eating) in women who were dieting and taking multi-vitamin and mineral supplements.
So it may be a good idea to include a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement as part of any diet or weight loss plan.
It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor, or a professional nutritionist, to find out which supplements are most appropriate for you.
This information presented in this article is not a substitute for competent medical advice, if you have any medical problems, discuss them with your doctor.
