Effect of vitamin D supplementation alone or with calcium on adiposity measures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The independent or interactive effects of vitamin D and calcium on adiposity remain inconclusive.

Objective

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess whether vitamin D and calcium supplements cause changes in adiposity.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched for literature published from 1966 to March 2014.

Study selection

A systematic search was conducted for randomized clinical trials with ≥ 50 participants aged ≥ 18 years at baseline who had received at least 12 weeks of treatment. Among the inclusion criteria were supplementation with vitamin D with or without calcium and measurement of adiposity (weight, body mass index [BMI], and/or fat mass).

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SUBMITTER: Chandler PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4537389 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature