Vitamin D May Be Harmful For Obese Teenagers
盲目补充维生素D对肥胖青少年有害无益
According to a recent small study, Vitamin D supplements showed no benefit for heart health or lowering the risk for diabetes in obese teenagers,
最新研究发现,维生素D对肥胖青少年的心脏健康或糖尿病风险没有益处。
and may increase cholesterol and triglycerides for them.
不但没有益处,反而会导致胆固醇和甘油三酯水平升高。
Previous studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with obesity, as well as complications of obesity just as cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance,
很多研究已经表明,维生素D缺乏与肥胖并发症有关,比如心血管疾病、胰岛素抵抗。
but the risks of developing toxicity from taking too much of the supplements are real.
但过量服用确实存在较高的中毒风险。
Dr. Seema Kumar, a pediatric endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, said in a press release,
梅奥诊所儿童中心Seema Kumar博士表示,
"We're not saying the links between vitamin D deficiency and chronic diseases don't exist for children
“我们无法确定缺乏维生素D与慢性疾病之间的关系是否也存在于儿童身上。
we just haven't found any yet."
只能说目前我们尚未发现。