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Does Increase Of Vitamin Level Helps To Reduce Weight?

Hi, I have just spoke with my doctors nurse and she has stated that my blood test results showed that I have a vitamin D defiecancy (my level is 10), I have low calcium and i am border line anemic. This was not uncommon news for me since I have been working with my primary doctor for seven years on the same results. I have been struggling with over weight and taking vitamin D and phentermine, however my primary doctor suggested to see a endocrinologist to hopefully get a better solution. The nurse of the endo doctor just stated that I need to take vitamin d supplements and then things will get better. What is the best way to go about increasing my vitamin level so that I can get the excess weight off?
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

It is unlikely that increased VitD levels would help with weight loss. The best ways to loss weight are decreased calories intake, increased exercises and lifestyle modifications. Because you have been taking VitD for long with no improvement in the numbers, I will suggest that you get a full evaluation by your endocrinologist to establish what the exact cause of the low VitD levels is. Further supplements would not work miracles that have been impossible for the last 7years.


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Does Increase Of Vitamin Level Helps To Reduce Weight?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. It is unlikely that increased VitD levels would help with weight loss. The best ways to loss weight are decreased calories intake, increased exercises and lifestyle modifications. Because you have been taking VitD for long with no improvement in the numbers, I will suggest that you get a full evaluation by your endocrinologist to establish what the exact cause of the low VitD levels is. Further supplements would not work miracles that have been impossible for the last 7years. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.