Calcium and Dairy Foods Speed Fat Loss
Calcium supplements promote weight loss/fat loss. People with low calcium intakes (less than 500 milligrams per day) have trouble losing weight compared to people who consume the recommended calcium (1,200 milligrams per day).
University of Tennessee researchers, led by Dr. Michael Zemel, found that subjects on a low-calorie diet who consumed three helpings of dairy products per day lost more weight and inches from their waists than subjects taking calcium supplements or a placebo.
Subjects taking calcium supplements also lost weight, but not as much as those consuming the dairy foods. Dr. Zemel stated, “If you compare a dairy-rich versus a dairy-poor diet you can nearly double the rate of weight and fat loss with the same level of calorie restriction.” Read more!