In men taking 2000 IU of vitamin D daily for 12 weeks, blood levels of vitamin D rise more when their diet is high in fat than when it is high in carbohydrates.

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The Combination of a Diversified Intake of Carbohydrates and Fats and Supplementation of Vitamin D in a Diet Does Not Affect the Levels of Hormones (Testosterone, Estradiol, and Cortisol) in Men Practicing Strength Training for the Duration of 12 Weeks

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2020 Nov 1

This study found that men who ate more fat and took vitamin D supplements saw a bigger boost in their vitamin D levels than those who ate more carbs — suggesting fat helps the body absorb vitamin D better.

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The Combination of a Diversified Intake of Carbohydrates and Fats and Supplementation of Vitamin D in a Diet Does Not Affect the Levels of Hormones (Testosterone, Estradiol, and Cortisol) in Men Practicing Strength Training for the Duration of 12 Weeks

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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17218057

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