#nutrient-deficiency

#nutrient-deficiency

Older animals with low vitamin D had more fat in the liver - The study looked at 22-month-old mice, roughly the equivalent of humans in their 70s, compared with younger adult mice. Older mice with lower vitamin D levels had much higher fat accumulation in their livers, while those given high-dose vitamin D3 (20,000 IU/kg) saw marked improvement. Liver fat decreased, liver weight normalized and inflammation dropped significantly.

According to the researchers, college athletes may face pressures to maintain specific body types for competitive reasons, making them especially vulnerable to unhealthy eating attitudes.