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Vitamin D and B12 Deficiency
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To improve Vitamin D3 and B12 deficiency with supplements, you can:
1. Vitamin D3: Take supplements containing Vitamin D3, typically in the form of cholecalciferol. Dosage depends on the severity of deficiency, but usually ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 IU per day. It's also beneficial to get some sunlight exposure, as it helps the body produce Vitamin D naturally.
2. Vitamin B12: Take supplements containing Vitamin B12, often in the form of methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin. Dosage varies, but typically ranges from 500 to 1,000 mcg per day. If absorption is an issue, consider sublingual or intramuscular injections for better absorption.
There are many food sources too that can help you later after your values have gone up to the normal range
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Please feel free to consult me after you get a thorough check up with your physician so that you do not get a repetitive symptom of this common deficiency again if you maintain a Balanced Diet
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Consulting with a healthcare professional is advisable to determine the appropriate dosage and to monitor progress. Additionally, consuming foods rich in these vitamins, such as fatty fish for Vitamin D3 and animal products for Vitamin B12, can also support your supplementation regimen.
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Spend time in sunlight, consume fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna, eat mushrooms, blueberries, include egg yolks in your diet, eat fortified foods, take a supplement with a doctor's consultant.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy evening,
For vitamin D:
Getting enough vitamin D helps the growth and development of bones and teeth.
Some foods source of vitamin D are:
Salmon
Sardines
Cod liver oil
Egg yolks
Milk ( fortified)
Regular mushrooms
Yogurt ( fortified)
Orange juice ( fortified)
Certain cereals and oatmeal ( fortified)
The most common vitamin D2 ( ergo calciferol) and vitamin D3 : ( cholecalciferol) both are beneficial for health.
For vitamin B12:
Vitamin B12 is present in animal sources fish, meat , eggs and dairy. Plant foods not naturally contain vitamin B12.
Fortified cereals, yeast have high bioavailability.
Vitamin B12 supplements: life extension vitamin B12methylcobalamin.
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Ms. Prerana Solanki
Dietitian/Nutritionist
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Ms. Dt.Mudra Koradia Shah
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Good Afternoon Ashok ji
Take atleast 15-20mins of sunlight exposure and have foods like milk , low fat curd. Overall healthy diet with all important nutrients will benefit you.
For Vitamin B12 - do consult doctor for supplements
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Ms. Somya Jain
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9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect with me on practo app
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud afternoon important is dietary improvement in your case.
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