While we often associate obesity with poor health and consider it as a risk factor for many chronic conditions, this isn’t the case for all obese individuals, a new study reports. Researchers have found that some obese people have normal metabolic function, are fit, and do not have a higher risk of diseases such as… [Continue Reading]
Vitamin D Supplements Have Little Impact on Cholesterol Levels
September 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Although increasing intake of Vitamin D is often recommended as part of a regimen to reduce cholesterol levels, a new study shows that supplements of the nutrient do not significantly change cholesterol status. The study tracked patients over a two-month period, and there was no difference in cholesterol changes in patients taking Vitamin D supplements… [Continue Reading]