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Can you suggest me which supplement of vitamin D is good to take ?? So that there are no side effects

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My friends have recently started taking vitamin d supplements. I want to know which vitamin d supplements can i take and how often should i take them.

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Tab DV 60 k once a wk for 12 weeks ...  Read More

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What are some good vitamin D supplements in Indian market? And is it safe to have vitamin D supplements.

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First check vitamin d and serum calcium level , if it's below normal then they can be started ...  Read More

My daughter is 1.5 years old. I am looking for vitamin d supplement for her. Currently she is taking calcium supplement.

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Ultra D3 drops 1 ml daily 3 months ...  Read More

I had vitamin d deficiency diagnosed in sep took supplements till jan should I still continue the vitamin d supplement kindly tell

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Yes, vitamin D supplements should be continued at a lower dose. ...  Read More

Can i take both vitamin D and B12 supplements together? Count in my body for both vitamins is as follows: Vitamin D: 7.3 ng/ml Vitamin B12: 89 pg/ml Please suggest some supplements as well.

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Yes u can.... No contraindications ...  Read More

I am a vegetarian.need advise for vitamin D supplement that i can take to keep my vit D intake proper

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Plz consult here with me for further guidance ...  Read More

Hy I was deficient in vitamin d last year the level came to be 8 and I took supplements for 2 to 4 months then I left the supplements I am a patient of thyroid and pcos kindly tell should I take more supplements for vitamin d

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Twice a week for three weeks ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My current vitamin D level is 27 and Vitamin B12 is 78.Can you please help me which Health supplement I can use for Vitamins D and B12

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Hi there You can start with taking foods rich in vit d and b12 like egg, cheese, paneer, milk. You can take tab zincovit twice daily. ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, My wife went for full body check up and found that her vitamin D is very low. 9.00 ng/ml . I know sunlight is a good source of vitamin D but I want her to take vit D supplement as well. Please suggest which supplement is good for her.

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Send me her detail history, on direct chat I will help you personally ...  Read More

Is there any problem with taking Vitamin C for 3 months for skin brightening? Do people who take Vitamin C tablets get kidney stones?

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Vitamin C in normal supplement doses is generally safe to take for a few months. It does not directly cause kidney stones for most people. Very high doses over a long time can raise oxalate levels in ...  Read More

Are there any side effects to taking Vitamin C tablets daily?" Suggest best vitamin C supplements ..

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Vitamin C is generally very safe when taken daily at the usual amount found in standard supplements, since it's water-soluble and any extra is simply passed out in urine. Taking much higher amounts fo ...  Read More

* Vitamin B12: below 148 pg/mL * Vitamin D: 16.6 ng/mL * Haemoglobin: 15.8 g/dL * HbA1c: 5.7% * ALT: 57 U/L * ALP: 159 U/L Consulted a doctor and I preferred taking injections He prescribed the following 1. Rejunuron forte - alternate days 5 dose 2. Arachitol 6L - weekly once for 4 week Is this correct medication ? I am worried more about vi

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A B12 of 148 and vitamin D of 16.6 are both genuinely low. Injections plus a weekly high dose is a standard way to correct them, not unusual treatment. The total vitamin D dose planned over four weeks ...  Read More

Are there any health issues if I take Vitamin C tablets? Will it make my skin clear if I use it, and if so, for how many months should I use it?" Is there any problem with taking that for 3 months, if there are no other health issues and when it's not sufficiently available from food?

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Vitamin C tablets are generally safe for a healthy adult to take for 3 months, as long as you're sticking to a normal supplement dose and not very high mega-doses. It supports skin healing and collage ...  Read More

Vitamin D is 9.61 ng/ml Normal range 30-100 B12 is 181 pg/ml Normal range 211-912 Please provide suggestion for Vitamin D and B12

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Your vitamin D at 9.61 is quite low, well under the normal range, and your B12 at 181 is also below normal. Together these can cause tiredness, bone or muscle aches, low mood and sometimes tingling in ...  Read More

Hi , Sympotms: I have sometime BP elevated and gas in stomach which supplement should i take. These are my test results. Homocysteine: 17.86 µmol/L Fasting Glucose: 110 mg/dL HbA1c: 6.8% AST (SGOT): 36 U/L ALT (SGPT): 59 U/L Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 183 U/L Direct Bilirubin: 0.37 mg/dL CRP: 6.63 mg/L Vitamin D: 12.69 ng/mL (low/deficient)

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Your HbA1c of 6.8 with a fasting glucose of 110 falls in the diabetes range, not just borderline, and needs proper confirmation and care rather than a supplement. Your vitamin D is clearly deficient, ...  Read More

For vitamin D deficiency can anyone tell name and dosage of injection. As my vit D levels are always around 20 even after taking weekly tablets. I have heard that injection solves the deficiency prominently.

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A vitamin D level of 20 staying put despite weekly tablets usually means the dose isn't high enough for your body weight, or absorption through the gut is weak. Yes, an injectable form exists and is o ...  Read More

I recently got a full body checkup done and things which have been worth noticing have been Vitamin D total Hydroxy - 9.25 and Vitamin B12 - 333 So, what should be my course going forward?

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Your vitamin D level of 9.25 is significantly below what the body needs, this level usually needs active correction, not just sun exposure or diet. Your B12 at 333 is within the usual range and doesn' ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I recently had my blood tests and my Hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL (reference range 12-15) and Serum Iron is 37 µg/dL (reference range 50-170), which appear to be low. My Vitamin D is also low at 23.6 ng/mL. Vitamin B12 is normal at 442 pg/mL. Could you please advise whether I should take an iron supplement? If yes, which type/dose wou

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Your report shows haemoglobin and serum iron below the reference ranges printed on it. Whether you need an iron supplement, and which type, dose and duration would suit your IBS, is a decision for you ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I recently had my blood tests and my Hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL (reference range 12–15) and Serum Iron is 37 µg/dL (reference range 50–170), which appear to be low. My Vitamin D is also low at 23.6 ng/mL. Vitamin B12 is normal at 442 pg/mL. Could you please advise whether I should take an iron supplement? If yes, which

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A hemoglobin of 10.2 with low serum iron does point to iron deficiency, and a vitamin D of 23.6 is on the low side too. Both are common and usually correctable. ...  Read More

I am a 30-year-old male with persistent fatigue and low energy. My recent blood tests show Vitamin B12 <148 pg/mL and Vitamin D 11.8 ng/mL. Hb is 15.1 g/dL and CBC is otherwise normal. Thyroid, HbA1c, kidney function and most liver parameters are normal. I am vegetarian. Please advise on the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies, includin

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Both oral and injectable B12 are used for a deficiency this low, but which one, the dose, and how long depends on your full picture, not something to decide from a report alone. ...  Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ...  Read More

Hi, My Vitamin D level was 28 (insufficient), doctor prescribed 60,000 IU weekly for 8 weeks. After taking 3 doses, I noticed my heart rate goes above 100 bpm for 2-3 days after each dose. Should I stop this and switch to a lower daily dose instead? Please advise. Thanks

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You should let your prescribing doctor know about this heart rate rise before your next dose, especially since you're already on thyroid medication. ...  Read More

My 25-OH vitamin D is 6.1 ng/mL and calcium is 10.1 mg/dL. Is Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for a month appropriate measure to take ?

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A vitamin D level this low, alongside a calcium reading on the higher side, does need correction, but the exact dose and duration should be confirmed by whoever ordered these tests rather than a fixed ...  Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ...  Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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If you are on thyroid supplementation then need to increase the dose before further vitamin D supplementation. ...  Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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Need more information about you.It is not connected with supplements but at first improve your gut health for better absorption so detiled, connect me through practo you will get good results definite ...  Read More

I am 23 years old. I had a stomach ulcer in 2023 and around the same time my vitamin D level was low (19 ng/mL). I took Vitamin D3 60,000 IU capsules once a week for 12 weeks. After taking the last capsule I started urinating frequently about an hour later and this continued for around 2 days so I stopped taking Vitamin D3. Now I feel that my vitam

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Frequent urination after a vitamin D3 course can sometimes point to a calcium imbalance, so it's worth having this checked before you restart any supplement. ...  Read More

My blood reports had vitamin D3 of 9.8. Post that I took 60,000IU once a week for 4 weeks. Post 1 week, can I start supplementing 5000 IU of vitamin D3 and k2 daily for 3 months? Please suggest, if it is okay or I should minimise the dosage? I am at a sitting job, I don't get enough time to have sunlight as well.

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Please don't fix your own maintenance dose yet. After a weekly loading course, the next step is a repeat vitamin D test to see how much your level has actually come up. ...  Read More

Hi I had vitamin d with 8.2 ng ml kindly suggest what are the next steps and Vitamin B12 145sp/ml . What should I need to do and help me with next steps

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Your vitamin D of 8.2 and B12 of 145 both fall in the deficient range and need proper correction. ...  Read More

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