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Controlled Clinical Trial
. 2008;1(5):274-9.
doi: 10.1159/000169831. Epub 2008 Oct 23.

Influence of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on weight and fat loss in obese women

Michał Holecki  1 , Barbara Zahorska-Markiewicz, Andrzej Wiecek, Katarzyna Mizia-Stec, Teresa Nieszporek, Agnieszka Zak-Gołab
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Controlled Clinical Trial

Influence of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on weight and fat loss in obese women

Michał Holecki et al. Obes Facts. 2008.

Abstract

Background: Dairy products not only reduce the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases but may play a role in the treatment of obesity. As there is some evidence that calcium (Ca) and vitamin D may play a role in effective weight management, we decided to evaluate the influence of Ca and vitamin D supplementation on weight and fat loss in obese women.

Material and methods: Forty obese women were enrolled in this study. Subjects were divided into 2 groups comparable with body mass index (BMI) and age. Group 1 was provided with calcium carbonate and 1-(OH)-vitamin D supplementation. Group 2 was provided with only a diet. Subjects participated in a 3-month weight reduction therapy (balanced diet, modification of life style, and regular physical exercise). Blood samples (serum concentration of Ca, phosphorus (P), parathormone (PTH), 25-(OH)-D3) and clinical characteristics (weight, height, BMI, body composition) were taken at baseline and after the 3-month program.

Results: No significant differences of body weight, body fat content, serum parathormone, 25-(OH)-D3 concentration, and plasma total Ca and P concentration were observed between analyzed groups both before and after the treatment. Additionally, we did not observe any significant influence of Ca and vitamin D supplementation on weight and fat loss.

Conclusion: Ca plus vitamin D supplementation during a 3-month low caloric diet has no additional effect on weight and fat loss in obese women.

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Results of weight reduction therapy in obese women from group 1 (diet plus supplementation);*p > 0.001.
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Serum levels of PTH, 25-(OH)-D3, Ca, and P before and after weight reduction therapy in obese women from group 1;*p > 0.05.
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Results of weight reduction therapy in obese women from group 2; *p > 0.0001.
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Serum levels of PTH, 25-(OH)-D3, Ca, and P before and after weight reduction therapy in obese women from group 2; *p > 0.05.
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