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Vitamin D deficiency
My Vitamin D level is 16.8 mg/mL. The reference range given for the test was 30-100. What can I do to improve it?
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Vitamin D supplementation initially will definitely be required for 1 to 2 months ( consult a physician for the same.
A very much req exposure to early morning sunshine preferably between 6 to 8 am ( 15 to 20 min exposure)after 8 am exposure with sunscreen protection required.
Add ample quantities of milk and milk products, 40g / day for addition intake of vit D
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include milk and milk product in your diet and add pumpkin also. also add some flax seed and add good fats in your diet because its fat soluble.
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Since vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin the first step should be to get 15-20 mins of sun exposure between 8am to 4pm on most days of the week on uncovered hands & legs & if possible on back & abdomen. The next thing is to improve your gut health & lifestyle so that you are able to absorb & retain the nutrients & not face the deficiency again & again. For now to improve your Vit D status you can take a vitamin D supplement.
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Healthy afternoon,
For vitamin D deficiency- take sunbath daily before 10 am 10-20 minutes daily
Add in diet semi - cooked eggs with yolk , mushrooms, oily fish such as salmon , sardines, mackerel.
Fat spreads and breakfast cereals ( cornflakes and muesli ) , cheese add in diet .
Supplements like cholecalciferol and up rise and add weekly once
Avoid: caffeine intake
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Good afternoon pls connect with general physician at first for medicine.
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Ms. Hetal Mehta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
It's too low...Initially consult with a doctor and take it's supplements in the form of tablets or injection to bring it to the normal levels. Simultaneously take care of the Diet to Improve your nutritional levels.
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Ms. Prachi Fotani
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Incorporate good fats into your daily diet, such as nuts, flaxseeds, and homemade ghee. Additionally, spend 10-15 minutes in the morning sunlight.have vitamin d supplements for 1-2 months
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
You have to have Vit D supplement for 3 months 1 tab once a week.
Please consult directly for discussion
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Ms. Somya Jain
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Ms. Faiza Naz
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi,
You need to start Supplements along with Vitamin d rich diet like- dairy products, eggs etc.
kindly do a consultation.
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