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B12 and vit d deficiency
Please suggest what should I do . I m suffering from both deficiency . Thanksssssssssssssssssssssss
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Lack of Vitamin d and b12 may be gastroentestinal issue so absorption is very poor you are taking proper meal but reason something else so at first find out the maim cause for this than next increase b12 rich food like fermented foods, and fortified food add in diet and also supplements can be added and vor vitamin d take morning 15 min sunbath this this natural source of vitamin d and add supplements in diet
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VIitimine B12 and Vitamin D are the most common deficiency
If you are a vegetarian its difficult to get your Vit B12 through food as non vegetarian sources are rich in Vit B12
Vit D is low mainly because of our life style
Try to expose yourself in the sun
Time-10 Am to 3Pm every day
If not supplements or shorts are recommended depending on the level of your vitamin D
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Vitamin D
Include:
* Morning sunlight (15–30 min, arms/face exposed)
* Fortified milk/plant milk
* Fortified cereals
* Mushrooms exposed to UV light
Avoid/Limit:
* Smoking
* Excess alcohol
* Do not exceed prescribed supplements without testing
Vitamin B12
Include:
* Milk, curd, paneer
* Fortified cereals and nutritional yeast (for vegetarians)
* B12 supplements if deficient (vegetarian diets often require supplementation)
Avoid/Limit:
* Heavy alcohol intake
* Self-stopping B12 supplements before deficiency is corrected
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For B12 deficiency: take Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg tablet once daily for 3 months. For Vitamin D deficiency: Vitamin D3 60,000 IU sachet once a week for 8 weeks, then monthly for maintenance. Include B12-rich foods (eggs, dairy, meat/fish) and get 15â20 min of sunlight daily.
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Recheck B12 and Vitamin D levels after 3 months of supplementation. Consult me on Practo for further guidance.
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Please connect over consultation to help you better
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Kindly connect via Practo for personalised diet.
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Ms. Vishmitha
Dietitian/Nutritionist
3 yrs exp
Dharmasthala
If your vitamin D and B12 levels are significantly low, supplements may be required to bring the levels back to the normal range, as diet alone may not be sufficient to correct a marked deficiency. Along with the prescribed supplements, include vitamin D-rich foods such as egg yolk, fatty fish, fortified milk and UV-exposed mushrooms, and B12-rich foods such as milk, curd, eggs, fish, chicken and B12-fortified foods. For vitamin D, also try to get around 15–30 minutes of regular sunlight exposure on most days, depending on your skin type, location and season. Once the levels improve, continue a balanced diet and follow-up testing as advised to maintain adequate vitamin D and B12 levels.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through app directly for diet correction.
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Ms. Ridhima Dhingra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please share your report to know the levels
Just saying low isn’t enough information
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Ms. Durdana Ansari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
It should be corrected with the right combination of supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes.
I would recommend getting the deficiency treated under the guidance of your doctor, as the supplement dose depends on how low your levels are.
● Along with supplementation :-
☆ Include B12-rich foods such as milk, curd, paneer, eggs, fish, chicken, or fortified cereals (if you're vegetarian).
☆ For Vitamin D, aim for 15–20 minutes of sunlight exposure (preferably in the morning) on most days, and include foods like egg yolk, fatty fish, fortified dairy products, and mushrooms.
☆ Ensure you're also consuming adequate protein and a balanced diet to support recovery.
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