The core vitamins that help you lose weight are: vitamin C, several of the B complex vitamins such as B2, B3, B5 and B6. There are a couple of minerals worthy of mention that are part of the B complex vitamins, and they are: Choline (also good for the brain) and Inositol (helps lower cholesterol), both assist with fat metabolism.
Vitamin B2 – - Promotes thyroid health which controls metabolic production and in turn helps the body burn fat, calories efficiently. Foods rich in this vitamin include: leafy vegetables, milk, eggs, beef liver, kidney, almonds, hard cheese, milk, and eggs.
Vitamin B3 – - Helps to tolerate blood sugar. Can be found in chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, cheese, salmon, tuna, barley, oats, and rice. Vitamin B3 helps regulate thyroid hormone production also.
Vitamin B5 – - Helps the body to use fat as energy. Vitamin B5 rich foods: chicken, pork, beef and chicken liver, beef kidney, eggs, wheat, oats, barley, nuts, and vegetables
Vitamin B6 – - Helps metabolism and thyroid hormone production. Can be found plenty of in: poultry, beef, sardines, mackerel, eggs, cabbage, dried fruit, bananas, pear, avocados, brown rice, wheat germ and wheat bran.
Vitamin C – - Helps the body in a many different ways. It helps people to convert glucose to energy who are trying to lose weight. Foods high in vitamin C are: bell peppers, broccoli, kiwi fruit, all citrus fruits, strawberries, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.
Vitamin E is another great vitamin to add to the list for it helps prevent aging and keeps skin healthy. It’s also good for the heart and circulation. Moreover, it’s one of the most widely taken supplements on the market. However, before you buy any vitamin or supplement you should do research to find the recommended dosage for your gender and age.
Now, when someone asks you, “Do vitamins help you lose weight?” You’ll know what to tell them.
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