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From your test results I feel you do not eat that well.
Normally vit B the best sources are grains, lentils, vegetables and fruits and normally B complex vitamins are not stored in the body. Please eat two to three serving of fruits and vegetables everyday.
Drink two to three glasses of low fat milk, eat greens and have 8 to 10 badam or 3 to 4 walnuts everyday.
Eat fish, eggs, chicken three times a week if you are a non vegetarian.
Suggest you stand in the early morning sun ( 5.30 to 6am), for ten mins
It will help in synthesis of vitamin D in the body.
For more specific suggestions I recommend you consult me through Practo.
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Here are some causes of deficiency and some food sources and supplements for vitamins B, D, iron, and calcium:
Vitamin B:
Causes of deficiency: Poor diet, malabsorption, alcoholism, and some medications.
Food sources: Whole grains, leafy green vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
Supplements: A vitamin B complex supplement or individual B vitamin supplements can be taken.
Vitamin D:
Causes of deficiency: Limited sun exposure, poor diet, and malabsorption.
Food sources: Fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods such as milk and breakfast cereals.
Supplements: Vitamin D3 supplements are recommended for individuals who are deficient or have limited sun exposure.
Iron:
Causes of deficiency: Poor diet, blood loss (due to menstruation, injury, or surgery), and malabsorption.
Food sources: Red meat, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, spinach, and fortified cereals.
Supplements: Ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous fumarate are common iron supplements.
Calcium:
Causes of deficiency: Poor diet, malabsorption, and some medications.
Food sources: Dairy products, leafy green vegetables, fortified cereals, and some fish (such as salmon and sardines).
Supplements: Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are common calcium supplements.
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It's important to note that before taking any supplements, it's recommended to speak with a healthcare provider to determine if they are necessary and safe for you to take. Additionally, it's often recommended to obtain nutrients from a well-rounded diet rather than relying solely on supplements.
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Hi, you need to take milk, egg, green vegetables, cereals, mushroom, fish(if you consume non veg).
You also need to reduce weight a little bit.
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Kindly connect with these reports, along with Thyroid test report to plan personalised diet chart for you. https://wa.me/message/ws6ln5dmyn3gn1
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Sit in medium sunlight for 20-30 minutes, consume whole fruits instead of juices.
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan.
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For iron focus on the intake of beetroot and green leafy vegetables , milk and milk products
For other like b and d have to add supplement for sometime to balance it's amount
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Hello
Hope you are doing well
B rich food - cereal , milk , egg , rice ,
D rich food- sun rays - sit 30 min under sun and mushroom
Iron rich food - greens, cereal , pulses , dates
Calcium- milk , curd , cheese , ragi , sesame seeds , greens
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Hello mam in this condition you have to modify your lifestyle also with diet...and in diet -
For calcium add sesame, pumpkin and flax seeds as they are rich in calcium, take milk and milk products mushrooms , semicooked eggs with yolk
Vitamin D -try to take 15 min sunlight between 10-11 am, fortified cereals
Iron - Green leafy vegetables , wheatgrass juice in morning
Vitamin B non veg food
30 min walk or morning 10 min yoga mandatory
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Please make test for thyroid and connect with me with your reports for further treatment and completely customized diet
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if you are vegetarian then i will plan accordingly your diet routine
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Try to bring some lifestyle changes in your daily routine
For vitamin D - Get sun exposure at-least for 30minutes in the morning before 11am. Include mushrooms in the diet at-least 2 -3times a week in the form of salad or curry.
For calcium - include lotus seeds in the diet at-least one bowl in the evening and also include sunflower,pumpkin, sesame and cucumber seeds in the diet. Almond milk is also a good choice.
For iron - Have wheatgrass juice in the morning . Don’t consume tea with green vegetables rich food. Moringa powder can be consumed in the form of roti. Include spinach soup as a evening snack.
For vitamin B - include non veg foods and eggs in the diet.
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U can take dal //green leafy vegetables and seasonal fruits and vegetables as required
Need detail case history to guide u properly if u wish to take proper treatment consult online through practo app for proper management
Show me reports accordingly treatment provided
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Ms. Silky Pasricha
Dietitian/Nutritionist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi message me directly we have perfect diet plan for you.
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi, please msg me directly as i have some great tips for you, regards.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
Try to have the supplements with the advise of a good physician. Include fruits & green vegetables for overall deficiency in your diet with sun exposure in the morning for Vit D. Include milk & milk products for calcium.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud after noon pls try to go through natural food sources at first. Don't jump to supplement at a straight.
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