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A Vitamin D3 level of 21.1 ng/mL is considered insufficient (normal range: 30–100 ng/mL). It’s not dangerously low, but definitely needs correction to reach optimal levels.
Uprise D3 60k IU once a week for 6-8 weeks then once a month for maintenance.
Take after a meal (preferably lunch) for better absorption.
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You need Vir D supplements.
All Vitamin D3 supplements are good.
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Your Vitamin D3 level of 21.1 ng/mL is considered mildly deficient. The normal range is typically 30–100 ng/mL.
Next Steps
You can take Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
60,000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks,
Then once monthly for maintenance.
Health Tips
Always take the tablet with a meal (preferably containing some fat) to enhance absorption.
Ensure regular sunlight exposure (15–30 minutes daily if possible).
Recheck your Vitamin D levels after 3 months.
Let me know if you experience fatigue, bone pain, or muscle weakness, as these may improve with treatment.
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Take vit d3 tablet 50,000 units, once weekly for 6 weeks, then once a month.
Take fortified plant based milks like soy, almond, fortified cereals, cheese, mushrooms, fruits like orange bananas.
Get vit d3 levels tested after 8 weeks.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details. Kindly consult for further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Uprise d3 capsule once a week for 12 weeks
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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga
General Physician
28 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear Practo User.
Thanks for sending across your query.
A Vitamin D3 level of 21.1 is low and needs correction. A weekly 60,000 IU Vitamin D3 supplement for 6–8 weeks is typically advised.
Next Steps
Book a consultation to tailor dosage, check absorption, and monitor progress.
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Dr. Vijaya Patwa
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Ujjain
Yes, a level of 21.1 ng/mL is considered mildly deficient. You can take cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks, then once a month for maintenance.
Next Steps
• Take with a meal for better absorption
• Recheck Vitamin D after 3 months
Health Tips
• Get 15–20 minutes of sunlight exposure daily
• Avoid overdose – do not exceed recommended dose
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