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Losing weight is not as easy as people make it seem. It takes dedication, exercise, and most importantly, a balanced diet! If your diet is lacking in some vitamins, it's time to stock up on some vitamin supplements! The following vitamins are some of the top choices for fighting pesky weight gain, so make sure you get some of these ASAP!
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Vitamin D is one of the best vitamins you can take to fight off weight gain! Tons of studies have proven that vitamin D can assist in weight loss, and people with lower vitamin D levels in their body tend to gain weight much easier.
Vitamin C is also very helpful with weight loss. According to a review published by the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition," people with high levels of vitamin C in their bodies tend to have a lower BMI (body-mass index).
Vitamin B-12 is essential for energy production and keeping your central nervous system in tip-top shape. They're great for weight loss since they give you an energy boost and assist in speeding up your metabolism!
Cutting yourself short on vitamin A can actually cause weight gain! The "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" publshed a review stating that people who were deficient in vitamin A were 20 mroe likely to be obses than those who have a balanced, vitamin-filled diet.
