High dose of vitamin D supplements improves insulin resistance in obese kids
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-11-05 06:45 GMT | Update On 2022-11-05 06:47 GMT
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A new study published in the European Journal of Pediatrics suggests that a high dose of vitamin D supplementation (above 4000 IU/d) might improve insulin resistance and lower a number of cardiometabolic risk markers on child and adolescent overweight/obesity (OW/OB).
Children and adolescents who are overweight or obese are becoming more commonplace across the world. It has been shown that vitamin D deficiency is partly responsible for childhood and teenage overweight and obesity. Hao Gou and team's systematic review and meta-analysis intends to evaluate the effectiveness of vitamin D supplements on child and adolescent overweight/obesity.
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