What do obese people lack in their bodies? ——Analysis of the deficiencies behind obesity from a nutritional perspective
Obesity has become a global health problem, but many people ignore that obesity may not be simply caused by "overnutrition", but rather by the lack of certain key nutrients leading to metabolic disorders. This article will combine the hot health topics in the past 10 days and analyze common nutritional deficiencies among obese people through structured data.
1. The 5 nutrients most commonly lacking in obese people (based on 2023 research data)
| Nutrients | Deficiency rate (obese people) | Main functions | Additional suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 72% | Regulate fat metabolism and inhibit inflammation | Sun exposure for 20 minutes/supplements 1000-2000IU |
| magnesium | 68% | Control blood sugar and reduce fat synthesis | 350-400mg daily (nuts, dark green vegetables) |
| Omega-3 | 61% | Anti-inflammatory, improve insulin resistance | Deep-sea fish or flaxseed 3 times a week |
| dietary fiber | 58% | Increase satiety and regulate intestinal flora | 25-30g daily (whole grains, beans) |
| zinc | 49% | Regulate leptin secretion and promote metabolism | 8-11 mg daily (oysters, red meat) |
2. New findings revealed by hot research
1.The relationship between vitamin D and visceral fat: A recent study in "Nature Metabolism" pointed out that for every 10 nmol/L decrease in vitamin D levels, visceral fat increases by 3.2%. This is directly related to the expression of vitamin D receptors in adipocytes.
2.Chain Reactions of Magnesium Deficiency: The latest data from Harvard University shows that insufficient magnesium can lead to a decrease in the activity of the GLUT4 transporter, increasing the efficiency of converting blood sugar into fat by 40%.
3.Intestinal flora imbalance: It is mentioned in the hot topic on Weibo #Your intestinal tract lacks good bacteria that obese people generally lack bifidobacteria (an average reduction of 67%), which will directly affect the production of short-chain fatty acids.
3. Comparison of regional differences (China 2023 Nutrition Survey)
| area | most deficient nutrients | deficiency rate | Typical dietary characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| northern city | Vitamin D | 79% | High carb, low fish |
| southern coast | zinc | 53% | Mainly polished rice, less red meat |
| Western rural area | dietary fiber | 62% | Single variety of vegetables |
4. Solution: Three-step supplementary method
1.Test first: Douyin’s hot topic # Lose Weight First Do Nutritional Testing # suggests that obese people should give priority to testing serum 25(OH)D (vitamin D), red blood cell magnesium and other indicators.
2.Accurate supplement: Xiaohongshu’s popular notes show that the weight loss effect of compound supplementation (vitamin D + magnesium + zinc) is 2.3 times higher than that of a single supplement.
3.time strategy: The "Nutritional Clock" method recommended by Weibo Health V: Supplement VD + calcium in the morning, supplement zinc at noon, and supplement magnesium in the evening.
5. The 5 issues that netizens are most concerned about (excerpted from hot searches in the past 10 days)
1. “Why do you still suffer from malnutrition even if you eat a lot?” – High-calorie foods crowd out food space with high nutrient density.
2. "Will drinking slimming tea cause nutrient loss?" - Most slimming tea will accelerate the excretion of magnesium and potassium.
3. “What should I take after liposuction?” - Vitamin D and zinc are crucial for skin repair.
4. "Do obese children need the same nutrients as adults?" - Children are more likely to be deficient in vitamin B and choline.
5. "Does eating meal replacements aggravate nutritional deficiencies?" - 80% of commercially available meal replacements lack essential fatty acids.
Conclusion:Obesity is essentially a manifestation of "hidden malnutrition". The latest research shows that scientific supplementation of key nutrients can increase weight loss efficiency by 40%. It is recommended to develop a personalized nutrition plan through testing while controlling calories.
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