The Claim
In men with visceral obesity, the association between changes in 25(OH) vitamin D and leptin levels persists after adjusting for changes in visceral adipose tissue, subcutaneous adipose tissue, total abdominal adipose tissue, and total fat mass.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In men who carry extra fat around their belly, when their vitamin D levels go up or down, their leptin levels (a hormone that affects hunger) also change — even when you account for how much fat they have in different parts of their body.
See the scientific wording
In men with visceral obesity, the association between changes in 25(OH) vitamin D and leptin levels persists after adjusting for changes in visceral adipose tissue, subcutaneous adipose tissue, total abdominal adipose tissue, and total fat mass.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that when men lost belly fat through diet and exercise, their vitamin D levels went up and their leptin levels went down — and even after accounting for how much fat they lost, these two still moved together, meaning they’re likely connected in some way beyond just fat loss.
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