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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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I have vitamin b12 deficiency and my levels are vit D 21.32 mg/ml and vitamin B12 - 259 pg/ml
Is this very serious case ??
I am feeling very very lazy and sometimes forgetting what I am doing and also heavy breathing on long walk or run
My work is sitting in chair for prolonged time and less exposure to sunlight
Typical food habits
- idly/ dosa / Pongal as breakfast
- rice and some currry for lunch
- chapati or rice and some curry and curd in the night
Should i change my diet and what foods to include in my diet
Also what supplements can be taken for vitamin B12. There are some supplements available in Amazon like attached pic, should I take that or go for some combination medicines like b12 and folic acid etc...
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Take Vitamin B rich food like chicken, egg, fish with balance diet
Do some regular exercise
And if your doctor has suggested then only take
Eat beet root and pomegranate
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Vitamin B12 insufficiency and low vitamin D levels can cause weariness, forgetfulness, and shortness of breath. With your present diet, you may not be getting enough B12 or vitamin D. Consider including foods high in B12, such as eggs, dairy, chicken, and fish. Also if you are somebody who eats a vegetarian diet then focus on including milk and milk products in your daily diet for vitamin B12. For vitamin D, include fortified foods such as milk, cereals, and eggs, and aim for 15-30 minutes of exposure to sunlight per day. A B12 and folic acid vitamin may be good, but you should contact your doctor first. Many people choose to take a mix of B12 and folic acid. Also, consume more fruits, veggies, and whole grains to improve your general health.
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please take supplements always prescribed by doctor or a nutritionist..
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Dr. Kavita Dwivedi
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15 yrs exp
Raipur
Need more detail history to guide u properly consult online through practo
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Dr. AymanmJetpurwalapanki
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5 yrs exp
Mumbai
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy morning,
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, pale skin , memory problems and nerve issues.
Since B12 is primarily found in animal foods , those with a plant plant based diet ,
1. Animal - based sources of vitamin B12
Meat
Fish and shell fish
Eggs
Diary products
Liver
2. Fortified plant base foods :
Fortified plant milks
Fortified breakfast cereal
Fortified nutritional yeast
Fortified tofu
3. Supplements:
Oral supplements ( pills , lozenges)
B-12 rich sublingual tablets
Vitamin B12 injections.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes you can take b-12 supplement like neubion forte b complex one capsule daily after lunch for a month but its seems very low in your body
Connect with general physician so that he or she can add some shots or injection to recover it faster
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app.
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Ms. Shivani Pathania
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
For B12, your best vegetarian sources are nutritional yeast, fortified plant-based milk, fortified cereals, fermented foods, and seaweed.
Yes can take supplements along with rich sources and for the supplement guide can consult any dietician.
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Focus through your diet by consuming rich sources
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Take advice regarding supplements as per your body’s parameters or Can consult directly
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