D level changes with loss of adipose tissue?

silverkitty777

Changes in circulating vitamin D levels with loss of adipose tissue.
Gangloff, Anne; Bergeron, Jean; Lemieux, Isabelle; Després, Jean-Pierre

Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care
Post Author Corrections: August 16, 2016
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Abstract

Purpose of review: Low vitamin D levels have been extensively reported in obesity. Thus, the pandemic of obesity has been paralleled by a high prevalence of low vitamin D status. Given the well documented associations linking poor vitamin D status to adverse health outcomes (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, all-cause mortality), a proper understanding of the mechanisms linking excess adiposity to low vitamin D status is key to identify and implement effective interventions to replenish vitamin D levels in obese individuals. In this review, we will discuss recent literature investigating the effects of adipose tissue volume loss through energy restriction and/or physical activity on circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels.

Recent findings: Improvements of circulating 25(OH)D levels with adiposity loss through lifestyle interventions without supplementation is being reported by a growing number of studies, including recent randomized controlled trials.

Summary: Low 25(OH)D is one of the metabolic disturbances associated with excess adiposity, particularly visceral adiposity. Recommendations for the treatment of obesity-related vitamin D deficiency should emphasize the role of visceral adiposity loss through healthy lifestyle habits, in conjunction with weight-adjusted vitamin D supplementation, not only to replenish 25(OH)D levels but also to address other visceral adiposity-related disturbances, such as insulin resistance, inflammation, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

Copyright (C) 2016 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

silverkitty777

Anyone check this out yet?

Return2Fit

...or just get more sunshine...about 20 minutes per day if possible....

geneticsteacher

Interesting. Thanks for the article silverkitty777. I am due to have my vitamin D levels tested again in September and am interested to see if they have risen with weight loss.

Return2Fit wrote: »

...or just get more sunshine...about 20 minutes per day if possible....

Not really an option after 2 skin cancer surgeries. My usual summer attire is long pants, long sleeved shirt, and hat. Quite stylish!

tryett

Plus as we get older the less our skin absorbs from sunshine. The darker your skin is can also affect absorption through sunshine. When I was first diagnosed my level was 9. Last time I checked it was at the very low end of normal.

goldthistime

Thanks for posting. I should point out though that this isn't a new study, but a review of existing studies. To me there isn't any argument that obesity is associated with lower vit D levels. Apparently it gets trapped in fat and leads to less bioavailability. Losing weight makes it available again. The inconclusive part is whether taking vit D while dieting helps you lose weight, specifically visceral fat. Maybe, maybe not. Lots of other benefits to taking it so why not?