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Nutrient deficiencies
I have vitd vit b12 iron zinc Calcium magnesium deficiencies i had dns with sinusitis from past 15 yrs migraine from past 5 yrs and mild gastric issue from past 3 yrs these deficiencies can be corrected only when i take supplements otherwise it remains same no matter how much care i take regarding food y do i have these deficiencies everytime for every 2 months they remain low should i take supplements lifelong for these deficiencies it is becoming major problem for me y i have this deficiencies everytime how to correct it
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These deficiencies can occur persistently despite following a good diet because of several reasons such as absorption issues, chronic illness, medications, or increased body requirements. Supplements may only be a temporary solution for you but diet can help you overcome these issues.
Here is what you can do for it:
To improve your vitamin d levels, the best thing to do is take a 15-20 minutes' walk under sunlight with your face, arms and feet exposed, preferably between 11am to 12pm. Also include vitamin d rich foods in your diet such as fortified foods, eggs, mushrooms and fish.
For B12 you need to consume whole grains, fortified foods, dairy products, eggs and fish.
To improve your Iron levels, include Amaranth leaves and seeds, garden cress seeds, spinach, rajma and liver.
Zinc is found in foods such as whole grains, pumpkin seeds, lentils and oysters.
Calcium is found in sesame seeds, curd, milk and cheese.
For Magnesium you can include pumpkin seeds, almonds, chia seeds, spinach and dark chocolate.
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If you include these foods in your diet in the right proportions and at right timings, you will feel the change in your body. For a personalized diet plan which will help you improve your overall health, do connect with us.
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You are young but have multiple issues the reasons can be many
Food habits, poor absorption, drinking less fluids, inadequate rest and sleep, sometimes health issues like anemia etc etc
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Drinking milk and milk products, if non veg eating non fatty fish
Exposure to sunlight in the morning will help better synthesis on vit D in the blood
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Please contact directly to address each issue more in detail.
Take care.
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Good evening,
Your recurrent issues regarding nutritional deficiency may be due to poor absorption,related to gut health.
Kindly contact personally for further details
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Having multiple deficiencies (Vit D, B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium) can affect immunity, energy and trigger issues like migraine.
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Supplements may help, but long-term solution is a nutrient-rich diet.â
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Get regular blood tests and follow a diet with green veggies, pulses, nuts, seeds, and dairy/fortified foods.â
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The corrected levels can be maintained by following a balanced diet plan & mindful eating pattern
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connect online through practo for a detailed discussion
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Try and add pre& probiotics in your diet to have sustained levels of micronutrients and fix your gastric issues
provide details of your defeciency reports ,ht,wt & other basic parameters for a customized Diet plan
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for nutritional deficiencies Correction.
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Hello dear,
Your recurrent nutritional deficiencies can be caused by low or poor absorption of the mentioned nutrients or there could be other issues as well like your gut health, how your digestive system is functioning etc.
To know the root cause of this issue you can consult through practo.
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Apply for dietary consultations and customized diet charts through my practo profile, which will make sure your nutrient needs are fulfilled and there are no future deficiencies of these nutrients.
Health Tips
Never depend on supplements for longer use as it can cause toxicity of nutrients in the body.
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Hi
I need to check your all vitamin reports so that
I can suggest as per requirement
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take direct consultation
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for now
avoid eating, junk food and stay hydrated
and do some regular exercise
good sleep for 7- 8 hours
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As I need to understand more about your health, Eating pattern and other clinical findings, identify the Current Health Report to give you right advice. You can connect us for private consultation. All the best
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Book consult from Practo
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Good evening pls connect through practo app directly.
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Hello.
Firstly we need to figure it out why these deficiencies recurring.
To guide you I need to know further from you.
You can book consultantation over here. I will definitely try to solve your condition.
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
You can get your constitution ( vata/pitta/kapha) to figure out the root cause of the problem
At times it is because of your body type too. Body generates excessive amount of heat due to that metabolism rate go down. Rest you cam also share the reports to understand the level of the issue
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Investigation is most important
Ask doctor about test for celiac disease, H.pylori , stomach acid and gut health
Check thyroid, and kidney function, and liver function test , since they affect absorption and utilisation
Optimize diet
B12 : eggs, dairy, fish, chicken , fortified cereal
Iron : lean meats, legumes , kidney function since thay affect absorption and utilisation
Zinc : pumpkin seeds, nuts, beans , eggs, chicken
Magnesium: dark chocolate, greens , nuts, whole grains Avoid : tea / coffeee with meals
Support digestion
Small frequent meals instead of heavy
Includes probiotics for gut balance
Manage gastric issues before depending only on supplements
Lifestyle:
Hydration, regular exercise, yoga/ meditation can help with migraines and sinus
Supplements: long term supplements under supervision may be necessary, especially B12 and iron
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Ms. Durga Kumari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
pls contact me directly,i will help you.
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Ms. Tamanna Aggarwal
Dietitian/Nutritionist
2 yrs exp
Patiala
Radhe Radhe
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Consult with us via Practo to evaluate the root cause and guide you accordingly.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
If you are not taking adequate quantity with adequate time therefore these deficiency will be there
To understand in detail connect over consultation
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