Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls

Insufficient vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain during puberty, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Even in sun-drenched California, where scientists from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the University of Southern California conducted their study, vitamin D deficiency was found to cause higher body mass and shorter stature in girls at the peak of their growing spurt.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news148134167.html">Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls</a></p> <p>Insufficient vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain during puberty, according to a new study published in the <I>Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism</I>. Even in sun-drenched California, where scientists from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the University of Southern California conducted their study, vitamin D deficiency was found to cause higher body mass and shorter stature in girls at the peak of their growing spurt.</p>