We have heard a lot about nutrients and vitamins. Some of the most important nutrients are Protein, Carbohydrate and fats. As these are the most essential nutrients, you will find many weight loss diets that are mainly based on these three nutrients. For example Low Carb diets that help you lose weight by cutting down on carbohydrate. However there are 
many micro nutrients that play a vital role in weight loss process. These are mainly categorized into minerals and vitamins. Here we’ll focus on the role of vitamins in weight loss.
Following are some important vitamins and minerals that help you lose weight directly or indirectly.
- Vitamin B2: It is also known as Riboflavin. It regulates the functions of thyroid which in turn keeps your metabolism in perfect order. As your metabolism plays a key role in fat burning mechanism, you must make sure that you take enough Vitamin B2. Some of the sources of this vitamin are Milk, Almond, Cheese, eggs and green vegetables.
- Choline: It is a member of Vitamin B complex. It is produced by the liver. It directly helps in fat metabolism. Deficiency of this vitamin causes fatty deposits in the liver. You will find ample amount of Choline in egg yolk, beef liver, wheat germ, cucumber and peanuts.
- Inositol: It is also produced inside the body. It helps Choline in fat metabolism. The sources of Inositole are the same as those of Choline.
- Vitamin C: This vitamin is highly beneficial for many functions of the body. It converts glucose into energy. Deficiency of Vitamin C blocks the conversion of glucose which leads to fat deposits. Almost all citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C. Lemons, oranges, Broccoli, Kiwi fruits, strawberry etc are the main sources of Vitamin C
- Iodine: Deficiency of Iodine leads to diseases like Goiter. It hampers the functions of thyroid and starts slowing down your metabolism which is directly related to fat gain. Obese people, who keep gaining weight despite dieting and other weight loss measures, are those who suffer from irregular thyroid functions. The best source of iodine is iodized salt which is available everywhere. You will also find iodine in kelp, sea foods and milk products like yoghurt and cheese.
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