Here's an excerpt on Vitamin D. Most Americans are deficient, especially in winter. It affects our immune response, but this is about obesity and depression. It's a common and inexpensive supplement.
More recently, the effect of vitamin D supplementation on symptoms of depression in overweight and obese persons was studied (Jorde, Sneve, Figenschau, Svartberg, & Waterloo, 2008). For participants who participated in this clinical trial, they were randomized into one of three groups where vitamin D (20,000 IU cholecalciferol) was given twice per week, once per week, or not at all (placebo) for one year. All participants also received calcium supplementation (500 mg daily). Findings indicated that for the two groups that received vitamin D, there was a significant improvement in depression (using the Beck Depression Inventory) which was more pronounced in those with higher depression at baseline. Limitations of the study were that only overweight and obese adults were included, and participants did not have to have depression at baseline to participate. Here's the whole study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908269/
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Lost so far: 78.0 lb.
Still to go: 2.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 22 February 2022:
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1506 kcal
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Fat: 102.11g | Prot: 113.56g | Carb: 38.35g.
Breakfast: Coffee, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Now Foods MCT Oil, Butter, Trader Joe's Teeny Tiny Avocado, Egg. Lunch: Fisher Pecan Halves, Kroger Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Chicken Wing (Skin Eaten), No Name Tomato Sauce, Dole Classic Cole Slaw Mix, Beef Broth (Home Recipe). Dinner: Denny's Sliced Tomatoes (3 Slices), Marketside New York Strip Steak. Snacks/Other: Trader Joe's 92% Dark Chocolate, Trader Joe's 92% Dark Chocolate. more...
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2456 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 50 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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