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Need advice on Vitamin D deficiency
I've been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency based on my latest test report, which indicates a value of 14 ng/mL. I've begun receiving a weekly Dr. Morpen D3 shot. Considering my significant deficiency, can I increase the dosage? Please advise.
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Hi, plz continue the vitamin D supplement but plz focus on natural therapy and reduce defficiency.
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For this consult with your physician.
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Ms. Faiza Naz
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi,
Continue with that only with some natural therapies like Daily sun bath for 10-15 mins, having vitamin d rich foods, fish, eggs etc.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy morning,
Plz directly connect your physician
Do not increase the D supplements dose take one shot per week is enough for you
To get more vitamin D add in diet
1. Eat foods high in vitamin D like oily fish, fortified breakfast cereals and juices
2. Get vitamin D from moderate sunlight exposure each day
3. Take vitamin D supplements or cod liver oil.
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Foods high in vitamin D are
Fatty fish : salmon, sardines, tuna
Egg yolks
Mushrooms
Cow milk or yogurt
Cod liver oil
Plant based almond milk, soy, oat milk
Orange juice ( fortified)
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good morning pls connect with doctor for suggestion on that.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes that's fine you can take them other general physician suggestion
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Ms. Ridhima Dhingra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
For now take the shots but do get your HbA1C and C-peptide tested too
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Ms. Hetal Mehta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Do as Directed by your Doctor.
Do not increase the dose on your own as 1 shot/ week is strong enough.
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Ms. Medha Gupta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey
Supplement recommended is best done by a physician
I can help you with foods that helps in Vitamin D increase
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