Obesity and Circulating Levels of Vitamin D before and after Weight Loss Induced by a Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet
<b>Background:</b> Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, also influencing bone tissue. Several studies have reported that vitamin D blood levels were significantly lower in people with obesity, probably due to its uptake by the adipose tissue. Clinical stud...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1829 |