Effects of different vitamin D supplements on body fat distribution and glucolipid metabolism in patients with obesity-associated metabolic syndrome: A meta-analysis - PubMed
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- Meta-analysis examines effects of vitamin D supplements on obesity-associated metabolic syndrome (MetS).
- Vitamin D3 and active vitamin D reduce visceral adiposity and improve glucose metabolism.
- Vitamin D2 shows no significant effect on body fat distribution or metabolic parameters.
- Higher doses (≥2000 IU/d) and longer durations (≥6 months) of vitamin D3 and active vitamin D yield greater benefits.
- Improvements noted in fasting glucose, insulin resistance, and LDL levels with vitamin D3 and active vitamin D.
- No significant publication bias detected in the study findings.