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Low Vitamin D and Vitamin B 12
I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B 12. I am vegetarian. Please do suggest which food source can be added in my diet.
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If it's too low than supplements required if marginal then add milk products, sprouts nuts oilseeds.
What exactly to be taken depends upon Daily routine and blood parameters and calorie needs
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Vitamin B12 Sources
* Milk, curd, buttermilk
* Paneer
* Cheese (moderate amount)
* Fortified breakfast cereals
* Fortified plant milk (if used)
Vitamin D Sources
* Daily sunlight exposure: 20–30 minutes (morning)
* Fortified milk and dairy products
* Fortified cereals
* Mushrooms exposed to sunlight
Diet alone usually does not correct significant Vitamin D or B12 deficiency. Blood-test-confirmed deficiency often requires supplements
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Take supplements and fortified foods for best recovery
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Ms. Harshita
Dietitian/Nutritionist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
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Ms. Vishmitha
Dietitian/Nutritionist
3 yrs exp
Dharmasthala
Vitamin B12:
Dairy: Milk, yogurt (curd), and cheese (like paneer).
Fortified Options: Fortified plant-based milks (like soy or almond milk), and fortified breakfast cereals.
Vitamin D:
Often challenging to get through food alone.Sunlight: 15-20 minutes of daily exposure to early morning or late afternoon sunlight allows your body to synthesize Vitamin D naturally.
Mushrooms: Varieties like shiitake and maitake, specifically if dried under the sun, contain Vitamin.
Fortified Foods: Look for Fortified Dairy and cereals.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls join through app directly.
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Ms. Durdana Ansari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Since Vegetarian sources of B12 & D is limited, you would require supplements. Food alone is often not enough to correct these deficiency.
Additional Nutritional Tips:
Ensure adequate protein intake through dals, beans, chickpeas, soy products, paneer, curd, nuts, and seeds.
Include fruits and vegetables daily to support overall nutrient absorption and immunity.
Pair a balanced diet with regular physical activity and sufficient sleep.
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If you share your weight, height, recent Vitamin D and B12 levels, and any symptoms you're experiencing, I can suggest a more personalized dietary plan or else you can book an appointment through practo.
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Dr. AshwathyBaburajan
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17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Levels of Vit D and B12 is not mentioned.If it’s too low it needs to be supplemented,as plant source doesn’t have enough D and B12.Once the levels come up then u can shift to ,diet sources -dairy products ,mushrooms,fortified cereals ,early morning sunlight exposure for 20mins can help
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