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Multivitamin suppliment
Hi, I wanted to know what multivitamins will be good while you're on a diet ? How long should I take it? Do i have to get blood work before taking any supplements?
I am currently eating more protein and fibre in a calorie deficit.
Would really help me if you can answer this. Thankyou !
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you should get done you blood test first then we will decide if you need any kind of multivitamin or other supplementation , consult directly for more details
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Ms. Dt.jyotiyadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Gurgaon
See u can’t take any supplements without advisory
U have to get ur blood test done before that
This is the right way
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy afternoon,
Some people take multivitamin for comfort of knowing they are filling potentially nutrients gaps. And others take boosting their immune system, improve brain function or skin tone
People who benefits from taking multivitamin include:
1. Those eating fewer calories
2. Older individuals
3. Undergone bariatric surgery
Choosing multivitamin:
1. USP verification
2. Appropriate daily value of ingredients
3. The right balance of age and sex
4. Essential micronutrients
Thaiamin , riboflavin and niacin
Calcium, magnesium, selenium and zinc
Vitamin A,Eand K
Vitamin D 2 and D 3
5. The nutrients you need:
Even you take multivitamin, it’s important to consume foods rich in these nutrients:
Calcium
Vitamin D
Potassium
Fibre
Magnesium
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect with me on consultation for discussion
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud mrng pls connect through practo app directly.
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