There is plenty of research on the effects of weight-loss supplements and adults. Not much can be found on how they effect children (Rogovik, Chanoine, & Goldman, 2010). There is a strong correlation on Vitamin D and in reduction in visceral fat and systemic inflammation. Children with vitamin d deficiency are at greater risk of having a much higher body mass index and reduced insulin sensitivity (Reyman, Verrijn Stuart, van Summeren, Rakhshandehroo, Nuboer, de Boer, Schipper, 2014). Vitamin d deficiency has been shown to interfere with the beta cell secretion of insulin. As in previous post, there are various inflammatory markers in individuals that are found in obese individuals. The inclusion of multivitamins in children can help reduce childhood obesity, if parents are not including in their daily meals. Vitamin D reduces the affects of statins. Digoxin and vitamin d, can increase digoxin levels leading to fatal hearth problems.
Reyman, M., Verrijn Stuart, A. A., van Summeren, M., Rakhshandehroo, M., Nuboer, R., de Boer, F. K., … Schipper, H. S. (2014). Vitamin D deficiency in childhood obesity is associated with high levels of circulating inflammatory mediators, and low insulin sensitivity. International Journal of Obesity, 38(1), 46–52. https://doi-org.ezproxy.csusm.edu/10.1038/ijo.2013.75
Rogovik AL, Chanoine J, & Goldman RD. (2010). Pharmacotherapy and weight-loss supplements for treatment of paediatric obesity. Drugs, 70(3), 335–346. https://doi-org.ezproxy.csusm.edu/10.2165/11319210-000000000-00000