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I want to start taking supplements since I ve been feeling like I've got no energy at all and many nutrition are lacking in my food too.
I'm thinking of taking Omega 3, can any one take this supplement without any consultation?
What other supplements are highly advised for women to take?
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Fatigue can be related to iron deficiency. So if you are starting omega 3 instead of starting iron this will not work. Please provide lab reports to understand the type of deficiencies, then go for supplements
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take the appointment to ha e the proper list for dietary changes. Synthetic supplements comes with the pros and cons. but natural food will not give you such stress.
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Feeling of fatigue have multiple reasons and inadequate diet is one among them.
Before starting any supplementation, get yourself screened for basic health parameters and then think of taking supplements if required for short term or any dietary modifications required.
Omega 3 are safe supplements to take unless you are allergic to any constituents.
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Get your blood tests done, first
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Consult your doctor and form diet and fitness routine.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
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Don't take any supplements without the prior advise of Doctor. Get your blood tests done. On its basis, can take the supplements as advised by the Physician. Thanks
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi,kindly consult directly for a proper discussion.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Supplements with particular dosage can be prescribed by a physician based on your deficiency report for a period of time
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connect directly with me for a detailed discussion on the same
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include a well balanced diet consisting of whole cereals, pulses lentils,seasonal green leafy vegetables, other vegetables and fruits ,dairy ,nuts & seeds
Avoid stress
include ample age appropriate physical activity to make all the nutrients from your plate to be made bioavailable
Rule out micronutrients defeciency if any
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
20 yrs exp
Kolkata
You need to check you blood parameters like sugar, thyroid profile, lft and rft, lipid profile, vit D and vit B12.. After that you should take supplements.
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Ms. Vrinda Pandey
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Omega 3 you can take for a certain period of time. Try to have the blood test
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Before adding any supplement check your blood vitals and plan accordingly
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud evening supplement is not the only solution, try to change your dietary habits to strengthen your energy level.
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