Vitamins for Weight Loss

 

• Vitamins are essential for the healthy growth of your body. The problem of weight gain can be caused by a lack of these vital ingredients of a balanced diet. In particular, varieties of vitamin B, Vitamin C and vitamin D with calcium improve metabolism, boost immunity and eventually lead to weight loss. Including these vitamins in your diet would help you lose weight more effectively and your body would function at its best too.

•  

• Types of Vitamin B Beneficial for Weight Loss

•  

• Vitamins B2, B3, B5 and B6 are very important for boosting metabolism and maintaining thyroid function. Vitamin B2, riboflavin and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) are critical for the production of thyroid. Imbalance of the

  
  
  thyroid hormone results in weight gain. Vitamin B3 is essential for the regulation of thyroid hormone production and sugar levels too. Vitamin B5 controls the release of energy from carbohydrates, starches and fats. You should try to include these vitamins through vitamin supplements or better still, through fruits and vegetables that contain these essential nutrients.

•  

• Vitamin C for Weight Loss

•  

• In a body functioning normally, the fat burning process is at its optimal level and vitamin C has a role in this. This vitamin reduces the cholesterol level in the body and keeps the heart healthy. Vitamin C helps in burning fat by performing its function in glucose conversion that gives energy to cells. This energy gets used up in burning fat and excess sugars. Absorption of iron in the body is improved with the help of vitamin C. This is important for providing healthier blood supply to the body. Recommended dosage of vitamin C supplement is 60 grams but consult your doctor for advice more specific to your condition. You should also consider those fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C such as oranges and sweet lime.

• 
  

• Vitamin D or Calcium for Weight Loss

•  

• Calcium is needed to prevent the development of insulin-resistance in the body. Your body tends to start storing fat in midlife. Research has shown that having a calcium rich diet can help to prevent such weight gain by reducing fat storage. You would only need to include low-fat or skimmed dairy products in your daily diet to include enough calcium for your needs. Those who ignore the intake of calcium expose themselves to the risk of weight gain. 1000 milligrams of calcium is the recommended daily intake.

•  

• B-complex vitamins are available in foods such as milk, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, most fruits, whole grains, avocados and many others. Vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables include broccoli, sprouts, oranges, cabbage, strawberries and green peppers.