Vitamin D And Weight Loss- 6633 Questions Answered

Is vitamin d related to weight loss/gain.. i ve not been able to lose weight and someone told me that i might have a vitamin d problem

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Ms. Shrela Meghani Dietitian/Nutritionist | Vadodara

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hi. hood aftrtnoon. there is no co -relation of weight loss and vitamin D deficiency. take proper diet and healthy food. also go through your routine body check-up so that you will come to know regard ... Read More

Hi As per my report i had vitamin d & b12 deficiency. D is 6.5 & b12 is 136. As guidence with doctor I had started to take dosage through injections for both. I observed i had 3 kg weight loss in 2 weeks. Is it possible due to the dosage???

Asked for Male, 27 Years 554 Views v

Ms. Tejaswini Manerikar Clinical Nutritionist | Mumbai

Yes. Any deficiency can cause weight loss or weight gain. Vit D , fiber along with healthy diet is required for weight loss. ... Read More

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Need a suggestion on which lab test to be taken to check bone strength and vitamin d levels along with which type of doctor to be consulted.

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Dr. Mohd Ghouse Mohiuddin General Physician | Hyderabad

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Bone mineral density,or bone scan ... Read More

Does vitamin d deficiency cause hair loss? Am 23 and am I have deficiency in vitamin d I have around 23ng per mol vitamin d in my 25 oh hydroxy vitamin d test. So i wanted to ask if this causes hair loss?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 1638 Views v

Dr. Rasya Dixit Dermatologist | Bangalore

Hi Vitamin D deficiency does contribute to hair liss. Please continue supplements for this ad recommended by your doctor. However if hair loss persists after 2 months there may be other reasons for h ... Read More

My vitamin d has dropped to 8 (25hydroxy vitamin d test) Can this cause weight loss ?

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Mr. Ahsan Khan (PT) Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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No it won't. ... Read More

I have been experiencing hair loss for 3 years . I have also had my vitamin D checked and the results shows a value '6'. I concerned my vitamin D levels might be contributing to my hair loss. What are treatment avilable for vitamin D deficiency Are they any other nutrients and suppliments for VITAMIN D deficiency

Asked for Male, 27 Years 761 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm loosing my hair continuously from the last 2 months and in the test reports it was found that I'm having deficiency of vitamin d. So can the hair loss due to deficiency of vitamin d be gain back and what I'll have to do for it and how much time it will take to do so??

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Dr. Abhigyan Mukherjee Dermatologist | Pune

Yes it can be due to that may not be the sole factor It will require a holistic approach you can either consult me online with photos for a proper diagnosis and treatment or a qualified dermatologist ... Read More

I have very low level of vitamin d only 18 does it is the cause of my loss in weight. Will i able to gain my previous weight after vitamin d deficiency recovered?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 520 Views v

Dr. Surya Aggarwal General Physician | Delhi

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Vit D is not directly related anywhere to weight loss. But definitely normal Vit D levels are essential for more than 200 things in our body, Including immunity. U should consult a doctor for your we ... Read More

Hello Doctor, My mother is suffering from hair loss and when she has done blood test it shows vitamin d deficiency. Can she take uprise d3 60k capsule once a week?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Treatment depends on the grade... she's suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medica ... Read More

My dietician says my vitamin d is 21.2, that's creates problem in weight loss, if yes, then should I take supplement? Kindly confirm Low vitamin d levels create problem in weight loss? Kindly confirm

Asked for Female, 33 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Mitali Verma General Physician | Bhiwani

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Vitamin D maintains weight. It doesn't help in gaining weight. Moreover, it helps in protecting from the bad effects of obesity. There is no direvt evidence of vit D related to increase in weight. ... Read More

Is 28 vitamin d considered low for 26 year old male? I've got these weird symptoms like I feel tired. I'm not able to do much activity sometimes, and my body also pains at different points. Had some investigations done all good, but vitamins were missed. - B12 is around 400 and D is around 28 Report says that it is low normal, but I want to know,

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Dr prescribed vitamin d 60k ui for 12weeks. Now her vitamin d level is normal..Do she need to continue the medicines or not??

Asked for Female, 29 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B 12. I am vegetarian. Please do suggest which food source can be added in my diet.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 48 Views v

Dr. AshwathyBaburajan Acupuncturist | Bangalore

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Levels of Vit D and B12 is not mentioned.If it’s too low it needs to be supplemented,as plant source doesn’t have enough D and B12.Once the levels come up then u can shift to ,diet sources -dairy prod ... Read More

I have got a full body check up using blood and urine samples. It shows severe deficiency of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 along with a lot of parameters outside the reference range, listed in the attached image. What must I do to get it all in the normal range?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 45 Views v

Ms. Vishmitha Dietitian/Nutritionist | Dharmasthala

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Vitamin D is 18.30 is my mother's blood level. What tablet and how much should I consume and for how long?

Asked for Female, 49 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Sai Swetha Bobburi General Physician | Hyderabad

Hi, Proper evaluation and personalised advice needed, a detailed consultation would be best. Feel free to consult me for further guidance. ... Read More

Got blood test done vit D 25 hydroxy is 15.09 . Suggest name of vit d supplements and dosage on how much to be consumed and when.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 55 Views v

Ms. Sayani Chowdhury Dietitian/Nutritionist | Kolkata

Take milk and milk product with white sesame seed... More protein ... Read More

My vitamin D total25 Hydroxy level is 13.6. pls recommend a supplement. I don't have any allergy to any medication.

Asked for Female, 36 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Can I take semaglutide injections for weight loss as I am 5'6 and 85KG. What tests do i have to get done before taking the injections?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have iron,vitamin b12 and vitamin d deficiency.please find attached medical reports and please suggest medicines for that

Asked for Female, 28 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I have recently had blood check in that my vitamin b12 is 148L and vitamin D25 is 11.9L Which suppliment and mg I have to take and at what interval.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Nareshkumar V General Physician | Chennai

I need more detail history Send me the report ... Read More

I have done full body checkup, mainly I have vitamin D and B12 deficiency. Vit D - 15 Vit b12 - 140 Please suggest any prescriptions or supplements I can take orally Or any supplement injections are required? To correct this deficiency what precautions I need to do.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Karunya S General Physician | Pudukkottai

Consult for detailed prescription. ... Read More

I have pcos and my weight is 81 kgs. I am working on redicing my weight. Will taking berberine or curcumin aid weight loss?? Attaching reports

Asked for Female, 36 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Can we take Protein shakes for weight loss? How do we take it and the best time for it ? I have Gained around 10 kgs in a span of a year or more . Gym or Excercise have been keeping me fit but there is very Minimal weight loss.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 59 Views v

Ms. Somya Jain Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

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Please get your whole body blood test done Then connect over consultation with report and diet routine to help you better ... Read More

I had been advised to take Vitamin D supplement Uprise D3 60k for 8 weeks in feb but I misread and took it more frequently now my levels are too high. I have stopped the medication. But please advise what measures to take to get it in control.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

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Accidental overdose of high-dose Vitamin D3 (60k IU) can lead to Vitamin D toxicity (hypervitaminosis D), where the main clinical concern is Hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood). Since Vitamin ... Read More

I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels. Please suggest some good supplements to improve the deficiency. PFA blood report for the same.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

Take uprise and nneurobion ... Read More

My Vit D is low and I always feel tired and exhausted. I get heavy periods and extreme cramps. I also suffer from body pain and low stamina.What supplements should I take?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Deepak Tripathi General Physician | Barabanki

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Syp. Arachitol Nano 60k … once weekly for 8 weeks ( TOTAL 8 doses ONLY ) Tab. Softeron Gold … OD … For 2 months ( To take 2 hours post breakfast ) ... Read More

My Vitamin D levels are low (currently 23). I have been taking Vitamin D 60,000 IU supplements under a doctor’s supervision for around 6 months with gaps in between, but my levels have still not increased much and remain almost the same. Can anyone suggest what further course of action may help? Should I check for any absorption issues, calci

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Asked for Male, 38 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

A Vitamin D level that remains stagnant at 23 ng/ml despite high-dose (60,000 IU) supplementation suggests a Malabsorption Syndrome or a lack of essential Co-factors. Vitamin D does not work in isolat ... Read More

I did a vitamin d test 8 months ago which came to 19.6, can doctor prescribe me medicine based on it ? Or new test to be done ? I have a lot of hairfall lately and teeth grinding and jaw pain as a sign.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

I’ve been taking Vitamin D3 60,000 IU weekly (3 doses completed) as I found my Vit d level 19.8 ng/ml. My symptoms like body ache, muscle pain , anger have partially improved. Should I add Vitamin K2 (MK-7) to this regimen? Is it necessary for calcium utilization and safety, or can Vitamin D alone be continued?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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No neee of k2 ... Read More

I did my blood test on 26.04.2026. As per my blood report my Vitamin D (total) is 9.16 ng/ml.Kindly suggest me a medicine. In previous year I consumed D rise 60k capsule once a week for 6 weeks for vitamin d level 13.2

Asked for Female, 35 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Tablet lumia 60k. Twice a week for 4 week ... Read More

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Is vitamin d related to weight loss/gain.. i ve not been able to lose weight and someone told me that i might have a vitamin d problem

Hi As per my report i had vitamin d & b12 deficiency. D is 6.5 & b12 is 136. As guidence with doctor I had started to take dosage through injections for both. I observed i had 3 kg weight loss in 2 weeks. Is it possible due to the dosage???

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Need a suggestion on which lab test to be taken to check bone strength and vitamin d levels along with which type of doctor to be consulted.

Does vitamin d deficiency cause hair loss? Am 23 and am I have deficiency in vitamin d I have around 23ng per mol vitamin d in my 25 oh hydroxy vitamin d test. So i wanted to ask if this causes hair loss?

My vitamin d has dropped to 8 (25hydroxy vitamin d test) Can this cause weight loss ?

I'm loosing my hair continuously from the last 2 months and in the test reports it was found that I'm having deficiency of vitamin d. So can the hair loss due to deficiency of vitamin d be gain back and what I'll have to do for it and how much time it will take to do so??

I have very low level of vitamin d only 18 does it is the cause of my loss in weight. Will i able to gain my previous weight after vitamin d deficiency recovered?

Hello Doctor, My mother is suffering from hair loss and when she has done blood test it shows vitamin d deficiency. Can she take uprise d3 60k capsule once a week?

My dietician says my vitamin d is 21.2, that's creates problem in weight loss, if yes, then should I take supplement? Kindly confirm Low vitamin d levels create problem in weight loss? Kindly confirm

Dr prescribed vitamin d 60k ui for 12weeks. Now her vitamin d level is normal..Do she need to continue the medicines or not??

I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B 12. I am vegetarian. Please do suggest which food source can be added in my diet.

I have got a full body check up using blood and urine samples. It shows severe deficiency of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 along with a lot of parameters outside the reference range, listed in the attached image. What must I do to get it all in the normal range?

Vitamin D is 18.30 is my mother's blood level. What tablet and how much should I consume and for how long?

Got blood test done vit D 25 hydroxy is 15.09 . Suggest name of vit d supplements and dosage on how much to be consumed and when.

My vitamin D total25 Hydroxy level is 13.6. pls recommend a supplement. I don't have any allergy to any medication.

Can I take semaglutide injections for weight loss as I am 5'6 and 85KG. What tests do i have to get done before taking the injections?

I have iron,vitamin b12 and vitamin d deficiency.please find attached medical reports and please suggest medicines for that

I have recently had blood check in that my vitamin b12 is 148L and vitamin D25 is 11.9L Which suppliment and mg I have to take and at what interval.

I have done full body checkup, mainly I have vitamin D and B12 deficiency. Vit D - 15 Vit b12 - 140 Please suggest any prescriptions or supplements I can take orally Or any supplement injections are required? To correct this deficiency what precautions I need to do.

I have pcos and my weight is 81 kgs. I am working on redicing my weight. Will taking berberine or curcumin aid weight loss?? Attaching reports

Can we take Protein shakes for weight loss? How do we take it and the best time for it ? I have Gained around 10 kgs in a span of a year or more . Gym or Excercise have been keeping me fit but there is very Minimal weight loss.

I had been advised to take Vitamin D supplement Uprise D3 60k for 8 weeks in feb but I misread and took it more frequently now my levels are too high. I have stopped the medication. But please advise what measures to take to get it in control.

I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels. Please suggest some good supplements to improve the deficiency. PFA blood report for the same.

My Vit D is low and I always feel tired and exhausted. I get heavy periods and extreme cramps. I also suffer from body pain and low stamina.What supplements should I take?

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I did my blood test on 26.04.2026. As per my blood report my Vitamin D (total) is 9.16 ng/ml.Kindly suggest me a medicine. In previous year I consumed D rise 60k capsule once a week for 6 weeks for vitamin d level 13.2

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