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D3 deficiency
Before 3 months I had b12 deficiency( 160) then I took b12 injections.. now I tested for calcium and d3 . my calcium is 9.4 ( reference value 8.6 to 10.3) but my d3 is 10.6 ( reference normal value 30 to 100) .. what should I do now ? Should I take tablets or injections? If so what is the dose ? Guide me please
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Even though you have low vitamin d levels, you can try getting it from natural sources instead of relying on supplements or injections, as once the dosage is used up by the body you will again have to rely on supplements and injections.
Below are some tips which will help improve your vitamin d3 levels:
- Expose your face, arms and feet under the sun for 15-20 minutes daily preferably between 11 to 12pm.
- Include vitamin d rich foods such as mushrooms, eggs with yolk, fish fortified milk which will help improve your vitamin d levels naturally.
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If you require further guidance in how to improve your vitamin d levels naturally do consult us for a personalized diet plan tailored to your needs.
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Talk to a doctor and start taking the right dose of supplements.
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Good morning,
Are you a vegetarian.
Supplements for vitamin D for 2 months on weekly basis Drise 60000 iu.
Injection always according the prescription of the Doctor.
You can maintain with the diet and lifestyle modification.
For diet plan kindly contact personally
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Either get vitamin D injections or oral supplements. Any nearby physician will guide you. It’s recommended to complete your course.
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A small information is that 92% of Indians are vit D deficienct.
The most simple way to improve the vit D in our body is exposure to sunlight between 5.30 am to 7 am which will boost vit D production in the body naturally beyond which 60,000IU per week for minimum eight weeks is good
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Add milk, eggs, fish and yellow vegetables in the diet.
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Prajna Pai
Dietitian/Nutritionist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi.. Yo have to take Vitamin D supplements along with a proper vitamin D rich foods
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Contact me directly or through Practo app ,so I can guide you properly to have a balanced diet which has all the macro & micro nutrients
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Ms. Tamanna Aggarwal
Dietitian/Nutritionist
2 yrs exp
Patiala
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Opt for Vit D3 shots or Tablets before going for injections. 60,000 IU is recommended as Weekly Dosage for 1-2 months to cover your deficiency
1. Also make sure to have it with good fats as it will increase it's absorption in your body. Best tie to take is Post Breakfast.
2.Also walk on green grass for 5-10 min daily in morning or Evening during Sun exposure.
3. If you are a non or Ova vegetarian, You can consume eggs which will also help in improving Vit D levels.
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You can consult us via Practo for proper guidance.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please take these injection under the guidance of general physician only
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
You can opt the oral supplements too. If symptoms are excess like pain fatigue etc. You can go for the injections too. It will give you results little faster
Also you should work on your metabolism rate so the vitals will not go down in future. You are too young easily you can boost the metabolism rate.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy evening
Calcium within the normal range
Vitamin D3 10.6 this is very low
So focus should be on raising vitamin D3
1. Sunlight exposure
15-20 minutes daily, 10:00 -2:00 pm , on arms/ legs without sunscreen
2. Diet :
Fatty fish, egg yolk, fortified milk , cereals, plant based milks
3 supplements:
Vitamin D3
60,000IU once weekly for 6-8 weeks then maintenance
Once every 2-4 weeks
OR
Daily low dose tablet (1000-2000 IU ) for longer time
Based your reports
Tablet / sachets of 60000IU weekly for 6-8 weeks are usually enough rather than injections
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app directly.
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