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Low Vitamin D

2016-01-24 07:58:34
Hi , my Vitamin D is 12 ng/ml . I am taking calcerol sachets supplement once a week. Is it the right thing to take and how long should I be taking it ?
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Hi,your vit D level is less . exposure yourself to sunlight , take fortified milk , fish oil is rich in vitamin D , continue taking calcerol sachet once a week for 1 month , then consult physician.

Answered2016-01-25 04:26:54

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