Diet Advice and Tips
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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