When vitamins in the body are out of balance, metabolism slows down and fat deposits accumulate

The road to weight loss is by no means easy.

It requires dedication, continuity and sacrifice, writes "Mirror", Telegrafi reports.

A healthy diet, regular exercise and reducing stress levels will accelerate weight loss.

However, sometimes there are a number of factors that can make weight loss impossible.

The state of hormones, minerals and vitamins in the body is associated with metabolic disorders that prevent the body from losing excess weight.

According to the latest study, a lack of vitamins D and B12 can slow down weight loss.

Vitamin D is essential in bone building and research proves that it can help reduce the growth of cancer cells.

Vitamin B12 is needed for the formation of red blood cells and a lack of this vitamin can lead to fatigue, constipation, muscle weakness, memory loss and mood swings.

Recent research has shown that obese people have a lower status of vitamin D in their blood.

A study published in the National Library of Medicine examined the importance of vitamin D3 during weight loss.

The study included 218 obese women aged 50 to 75 years.

All underwent a restrictive diet and exercise program.

Half of the women took vitamin D during weight loss, while the other half took a placebo.

At the end of the study, it was found that women who took vitamin D lost more pounds (up to three pounds more) during weight loss than those who took placebo.

On the other hand, vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a permanent weight problem.

The explanation is simple: when our body is out of natural balance, it responds by slowing down metabolism, maintaining fat deposits and burning fewer calories than usual.

Both vitamins have been shown to help boost mood and anyone wishing to lose weight is advised to check the level of these vitamins in the body and consult a doctor.