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Deficiencies
Why do I always have vitd iron and b12 deficiencies if i take supplements they will be normal levels otherwise they decrease it is becoming much problem for me to take tests im taking tests 3 times in a year I'm taking much care regarding food habits also i had mild gastric and I'm having lot of hairfall due to this deficiencies
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What do you mean from mild gastric. Please elaborate, is it frequent diarrheas? We need to discuss in detail to come to a cause for recurring deficiencies. Book a call on Practo
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To address a persistent cycle of deficiencies in Vitamin D, B12, and Iron, it is important to look beyond supplements and investigate why your body may not be retaining these nutrients.
Potential Reasons for Recurrent Deficiencies
Malabsorption Issues: Conditions like Celiac disease, Crohn’s, or even common food intolerances can prevent your gut from absorbing nutrients properly.
Gut Health: You mentioned "mild gastric" issues; chronic inflammation or low stomach acid can significantly hinder the absorption of B12 and Iron.
Bioavailability: Sometimes, the form of nutrients in your diet or supplements isn't easily processed by your system.
Underlying Factors: Heavy menstrual cycles or specific lifestyle stressors can deplete Iron and B12 faster than they are replaced.
Relying on temporary fixes via pills often masks the root cause. For a personalized nutrition strategy and a deeper analysis of your metabolic health, please contact me for a detailed consultation.
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It can be due to many reasons affecting absorption. It also has to do with the quality and quantity of supplements you are taking and how well you diet supports it.
Please book a consultation for discussing in detail
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through app directly.
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Ms. Muskan Sharma
Clinical Nutritionist
2 yrs exp
Delhi
If your vitamin D, iron, and B12 levels keep dropping after you stop supplements, it usually means the issue is not just about diet, but about how your body is absorbing and maintaining these nutrients.
Common causes include poor absorption due to low stomach acid or gut issues, which especially affects B12, low sun exposure leading to reduced vitamin D, and ongoing loss of nutrients through conditions like heavy periods or minor gut bleeding, which can lower iron levels.
To manage this, focus on improving absorption by supporting gut health with simple practices like having jeera or ginger water before meals, including probiotics such as curd, and avoiding tea or coffee around meal times as they reduce iron absorption. Supplements should also be taken in a planned way, like vitamin D weekly or monthly, B12 a few times a week, and iron on alternate days for better effectiveness.
Along with this, pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C sources like lemon or amla can improve absorption, and getting regular sunlight exposure is important for maintaining vitamin D levels. Overall, the key is to address the underlying absorption and lifestyle factors rather than depending only on supplements.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
If your vitamin D , iron , B12 drop again and again when you stop supplements, it is usually there is an underlying cause affecting absorption, storage, or ongoing loss
Common reasons
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Poor absorption due to low stomach acid , gut issues like IBS , celiac disease
Especially For B12 = strong sign of absorption issues
Low sun exposure
Even good diet , vitamin D won’t maintain without sunlight
Blood loose due to heavy periods, piles, gut bleeding
What you do
1. Fix absorption
Add jeera , ginger water before meal
Add probiotics
Avoid tea / coffee 1 hour around meals
2. Smart supplements strategies
Vitamin D - weekly / monthly
B12 - 2-3 times per week
Iron - alternate days
3. Food pairing:
Iron + vitamin C
Avoid tea with meal
Includes:
Eggs, fish , chicken ( non veg )
Beet root , dates, Jagger, ( support)
4. Sun exposure
20 minutes before 11:00 am
5. Address root cause
Check
Vitamin B12
Gut health issues
Hidden blood loss
You have a maintain + absorption problem
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Take dexorange capsule that is best for it
To understand all things with diet please connect over consultation to help better
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