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Supplement suggestion for low Vitamin D
I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels. Please suggest some good supplements to improve the deficiency. PFA blood report for the same.
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Vit D rich diet and sunshine
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Take tab uprise 60,000 units once weekly for 8 weeks
Tab neurobion forte one daily for 8 weeks, repeat tests after 8 weeks.
Take more of fortified cereals, mushrooms, nuts, milk, milk products, raisins, soya, whole grains,eggs in your diet.
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A COMPLETE THERAPY BY WHO
CHOLECALCIFEROL D60K ONE PER WEEK FOR EIGHT WEEKS FOLLOWED BY ONE PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS.
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Your Vitamin D level is low and B12 is on the lower side, which can commonly cause fatigue, body pains, low energy and weakness 👍 These deficiencies improve very well with the right supplementation plan and lifestyle guidance. Please consult once so the correct dosage, duration and follow up plan can be tailored properly for you.
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Low levels of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 are very common and can lead to symptoms like persistent fatigue, muscle weakness, and occasional 'brain fog.' For Vitamin D3, a therapeutic loading dose of 60,000 IU per week for 8 to 12 weeks is standard practice to raise levels quickly. For Vitamin B12, the choice between oral tablets and injections depends on how low your levels are; however, a daily high-dose methylcobalamin supplement is usually effective for most patients."
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The Absorption Secret: "Never take your Vitamin D on an empty stomach; it is fat-soluble and requires oil or fat in your gut to be absorbed into your bloodstream."
Monitor for Side Effects: "While rare at these doses, excessive Vitamin D can cause nausea or constipation. If you experience these, stop the supplement and check your calcium levels."
Caution: "Do not continue the high-dose 60k IU weekly regimen indefinitely without testing, as Vitamin D is stored in the body and can reach toxic levels if taken too frequently over many months."
Red Flags: "Consult a doctor immediately if you experience extreme thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained bone pain, which could indicate a calcium imbalance."
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Uprise d3 60k once a week for 2 months
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Uprise d3 capsule weekly once for 12 weeks
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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