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Iron deficiency without anemia

Hello, I've been having severe hairfall so i had general blood test done and I'll provide the values below. My ferritin is extremely low so do I take iron supplements? What else should I do? I don't have dandruff and I don't use any heat on hair --- FERRITIN 10.2 ng/mL  (ref: 4.63–204.00) TESTOSTERONE (Total) 65.11 ng/dL  (ref female 21–49: 13.84–53.35) UNSAT. IRON‑BINDING CAPACITY (UIBC) 372.6 μg/dL  (ref: 162–368) IRON 67.2 μg/dL  (ref: 50–170) TIBC 439.8 μg/dL  (ref: 225–535) TRANSFERRIN SATURATION 15.28%  (ref: 13–45) HEMOGLOBIN 14.5 g/dL  (ref: 12.0–15.0) RBC 5.17 x 10⁶/μL  (ref: 3.8–4.8) LYMPHOCYTES % 40.7%  (ref: 20–40) LYMPHOCYTES ABSOLUTE 3.29 x 10³/μL  (ref: 1.0–3.0) MONOCYTES ABSOLUTE 0.17 x 10³/μL  (ref: 0.2–1.0) VITAMIN D 49.5 ng/mL  (ref: 30–100) VITAMIN B12 344 pg/mL  (ref: 187–883) ZINC 106.46 μg/dL  (ref: 52–286) TSH 2.709 μIU/mL  (ref: 0.55–4.78) CORTISOL (AM) 9.14 μg/dL  (ref: 6.02–18.4) ANA 5.93 AU/mL  (ref: ≤20 negative) CRP 0.32 mg/L  (ref: <5)
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Whey protein

Is taking whey protein for continuously for a long time is safe and is it safe taking whey protein one scoop in morning breakfast and taking one scoop after gym in evening is it fine or should i limit myself for taking it one time only.
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Health drink for pregnant women

I am 35 yrs old and 6 months pregnant. I want to consume health drink with minimum sugar content on daily basis. I have checked that Ensure diabetic is good for pregnant women to consume but that also has 12.9 g sugar in per 100gm powder. Please advise if I can take this health drink or suggest any good health drink for me. I don't to trigger diabetic condition during pregnancy
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About diet

Can a diabetic and pulmonary tb patient drink buffalo  milk and curd or not My mothet is too weak if i am following diabetic diet and tb diet then very lil food items are left to eat Plz guide what should i do i am very dipressed Thank you for your reply and precious time...
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Weight increase and stagnation

Hello doctors. I have been diagnosed with PCOD, in 2024, my weight was 67kgs and till 2025, it was 67, but then it started increasing by a lot and now Im stuck at 75kgs. I walk and play badminton every day, getting 10k+ steps every day, but I see no signs of weight loss. I also skip lunch and dinner as much as I can, but I still dont see any result. Stagnant weight is also giving me issues in periods, I haven't had mine since I stopped my medicines, which was in November 2025. Please help
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Nutrition a

My mom is 50 years old she is fit but overworked since 2 years as house responsibilities have increased after my grandma's health issue. She is now severely malnourished and has physical work . Kindly suggest
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I want to decrease weight

I am a boy teen age 19 with height 168 cm with weight 83 kg . I want to decrease weight so please make me a diet and excersise plan to loose weight .
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Can we have Soaked fengugreek water?

Hi, I am 34 years old man from chennai. Since my body is warm, can I drink soaked fenugreek seeds with water in an empty stomach after waking up everyday?
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Deficiency of Vitamin b12 and Vitamin D

Hi Doctor i have deficiency of both vitamin d and b12 and one of my friends recommended this two medicine for that. Please let know know how to consume this 2 medicines like daily, weekly basis also i have to eat before eating food or after eating food. Attaching medicine names in image
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Weight Gain diet suggestions

I am 20 years old male , I am 6.1 feet tall but my body weight is only 50 , I want few diet plans to increase my body weight.
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