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Vitamin d deficiency
I have 8.7 vitamin d
And I'm working in night shift.
When I checked last time it was 4
And after that i took cholecalciferol and it increased.
Please suggest me any other tablet and food what should I eat
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You have vitamin d deficiency,you may have to continue with cholecalciferol 60000 iu weekly for atleast 12 weeks.Exposure to the sunlight for 30 mins a day, eggs, dairy products and fish are rich resources of vitamin d
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Take capsule vitamin d3 60,000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks then once monthly .
Adequate exposure to sunlight 30 mins to 40 mins per day .peak time any time between 11am to 3 pm
Increase intake if fish , yogurt ,curd ,milk
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Tablet is remain same but you need to take Vitamin d rich food and also milk is good source.daily morning Sunrays is effective in better absorption of vitamin d .
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A vitamin D level of 8.7 ng/mL indicates moderate to severe vitamin D deficiency. Since your previous level was 4 ng/mL and improved after taking cholecalciferol, it shows that your body responds to supplementation, but the level is still not adequate.
Your night shift work likely contributes to the deficiency because of limited sunlight exposure, which is the main source of vitamin D production. Persistent low vitamin D can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, bone pain, and low immunity if not corrected properly.
Next Steps
• Continue Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks (after consulting a doctor).
• After the correction phase, switch to maintenance therapy such as 60,000 IU once monthly or 1000–2000 IU daily.
• Take the supplement after a meal containing some fat for better absorption.
• Repeat vitamin D level after about 3 months to ensure it has reached the normal range (usually above 30 ng/mL).
• If symptoms like muscle pain or bone weakness are present, a doctor may also advise calcium supplementation.
Health Tips
• Try to get 15–20 minutes of sunlight exposure at least 3–4 times per week, preferably between 10 AM and 1 PM.
• Include foods rich in vitamin D such as egg yolk, fatty fish (salmon/tuna), fortified milk, yogurt, and mushrooms exposed to sunlight.
• Maintain regular sleep and balanced meals, especially with night shifts, as poor lifestyle patterns can worsen fatigue and deficiency symptoms.
• Avoid stopping supplementation too early, as vitamin D levels often drop again if maintenance doses are not continued.
If you would like, you can share your recent reports or symptoms like fatigue, bone pain, or hair fall, and I can review them and guide you further during an online consultation.
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There are different ways to get the vit D levels back to normal you can get monthly injections im of arachitol 6 lakh iu
Can take oral tab like tab D rise 60 once a week better to take in morning
Other formulations include
Arachitol nano shots liquid drinks to be taken once a week
Sachets of cholecalciferol like u took previously
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for best results it would be advised for you to get an injection of 6 lakh units stat followed by nano shots weekly for 4 weeks and repeat the test after 1 month for confirmation
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egg yolk and non veg food contains vit d but with sunlight exposure it wont be converted to active form so try to get atleast sunlight on day of consumption of tablet
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Vitamin D is still low continue cholecalciferol and add dairy, eggs and fatty fish to your diet, and try to get some morning sunlight on off days. Please consult me on Practo for proper dosage and treatment plan!
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continue d3 60k medication weekly once for 12weeks. increase your morning sun exposure( go for morning walk). eat vit d tab after a fat containig meal (better absorption)
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check vit d ans sr calcium levels after 3 month
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Low Vitamin D levels are commonly due to reduced sunlight exposure, which is common in patients working night shifts, leading to decreased skin synthesis of vitamin D. Other contributing factors may include poor dietary intake, sedentary lifestyle, or limited outdoor activity.
Next Steps
Start Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) supplementation – usually 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks, then monthly maintenance as advised by a doctor.
Encourage early morning sunlight exposure (15–20 minutes/day).
Include vitamin D–rich foods such as Egg yolk, Salmon, Fortified milk
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