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Deficiency vitamin D and b12
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I recently got a preventive health checkup done. One major issue is severe Vitamin D deficiency
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Vitamin D Total - 25 Hydroxy value to be 10.4 ng/ml
I have bought live60k supplement to take every week. How long is it safe to take this?
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Take it weekly for 8 weeks, then repeat test, as per results, further intake will depend upon the results.
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You should take the tablet weekly once for atleast 12 weeks
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A 25(OH) Vitamin D level of 10.4 ng/mL indicates deficiency.
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 60,000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks is an appropriate regimen, followed by maintenance therapy (60,000 IU once monthly or 1,000–2,000 IU daily).
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Ensure adequate dietary calcium and safe sun exposure. Repeat the vitamin D level after completion of therapy or as advised by your physician.
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Hello. Your Vitamin D level of 10.4 ng/mL indicates severe Vitamin D deficiency (normal levels are above 30 ng/mL). Taking Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU (60k) is the correct therapeutic choice to replenish your body's stores, but it must be taken for a specific duration to avoid toxicity.
Safe Dosing Duration:
Loading Phase (Correction): Take 1 capsule/sachet of Vitamin D3 60k once a week for 8 weeks (preferably after a main meal containing fat/dairy for better absorption).
Maintenance Phase: After completing the 8-week weekly regimen, STOP the weekly high dose. You should then switch to a lower daily maintenance dose (such as Vitamin D3 1000–2000 IU daily) or 60k once a month, depending on your follow-up blood levels.
Next Steps
1)Complete the 8-Week Course: Take the weekly 60k supplement strictly for 8 weeks.
2)Repeat Blood Test: Get a repeat Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy) and Serum Calcium test done 2 to 3 weeks after completing the 8-week course to assess recovery and adjust your maintenance dose.
3)Evaluate Vitamin B12: As your title mentions B12 as well, ensure you check your Serum B12 levels; if deficient, you may also require Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) supplementation.
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Enhance Absorption: Vitamin D is fat-soluble. Always take your weekly 60k supplement after your largest meal of the day (containing healthy fats like milk, eggs, nuts, or ghee) to optimize absorption.
Sunlight Exposure: Spend 15–20 minutes in mid-day sunlight (between 11 AM and 2 PM) with exposed arms and legs 3–4 times a week.
Dietary Sources: Include Vitamin D-rich foods in your daily routine, such as fortified milk, egg yolks, fatty fish (salmon/mackerel), and mushrooms.
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What's your diet?
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Take Vitamin D3 60kIU once in week for 12 week initially after that repeat Vitamin D3 level if it come Norm can take once in 2 week for 3 month's after that once in month for maintenance dose
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2 months
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Do KFT and after the reports are normal you can take it till 8 weeks followed by maintainance dose.
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Do not overdo the dose as it may lead to toxicity.
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take for month. and then get a bloodd test after 1 week of completion of 4 doses
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serum vitamin D blood test,
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Below 12 … the deficiency is considered to be severe … recommended to take it weekly once for 8 weeks and then once in a month for atleast 6 months
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Continue for 8-12 weeks
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A COMPLETE THERAPY BY WHO
ONCE A WEEK FOR EIGHT WEEKS FOLLOWED BY ONE PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS. AFTER BREAKFAST
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Vitamin D deficiency is very common. Take 60 kIU once a week for 6 weeks and then recheck.
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You can increase sun exposure and can make dietary changes as well.
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12 weeks
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Take vit D 60k I u weekly once for 2 months.Then recheck .if levels improved 60 k in monthly once for
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
1 month
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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Kakinada
8weeks.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Three months
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult for appropriate treatment
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Dr. Raghavi
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4 yrs exp
Chennai
Best source is early morning sunlight. Nothing can match that.
Pls stand or have a workout in morning 5 to 8am sun if possible daily.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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