Essential Nutrients for Slimming Down

Vitamin D Many biological systems depend on vitamin D. Kenney says its insufficiency is connected to poor metabolic health

vitamin D the "sunshine vitamin" since humans get it from sunlight.

B vitamin "plays an important role in the metabolism of your fat through your liver," adds Keanevey.

Zinc The body uses this vitamin for several functions.

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Magnesium helps relax and sleep, "two things which are necessary for healthy weight loss," adds Kenney, making it increasingly popular.

Iodine This little addressed vitamin is crucial for thyroid function. 

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