I have vitamin b12 and vitamin D deficiency. Please let me know natural foods or medicine to rectify it. Thanks in advance.
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Vitamin B12 is a vitamin that is very integral part of nervous system and the stores of Vit B12 in your body lasts up to 1 year. Most important sources of Vitamin B12 include shellfish, liver, fish, crab, fortified soy products (tofu, soya milk), fortified cereals, red meat, low fat dairy, cheese, and eggs. Though, it is mostly found in non-vegetarian sources, I would like to suggest you to read the labels while buying your groceries as these days the cereals and grains are fortified with this Vitamin. Body makes Vitamin D from sun, and one needs to spend some time in sun each day and expose yourself to sunshine. Vitamin D deficiency is very common these days as people usually stay indoors and most common symptoms are body and muscle pains. Blood check is the best way to find out if your Vitamin D level is low. Though there are evidences that these days there are some farm raised fish that have certain levels of Vitamin D but rare of source those foods. Supplements can be taken but only if advised by your physician.
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Take plenty of vegetables and fruits with a balanced diet on a daily basis to prevent any deficiency. You can take a short course of supplements for 1-2 months. You should also expose yourself to sun light for some time along with exercise on a daily basis.
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Hello, Vegetarians might lack in Vitamin B12,as vegetarians sources are poor in them. Consult the doctor regarding its supplements. Vitamin D Commonly called the 'Sunshine Vitamin' plays a vital role in calcium absorption,hormones productions,energy metabolism.Deficiency can lead to weight and hormonal issues. Milk and its products fortified with vitamin d,fortified cereals,20 mins of early morning exposure to the sunlight will help.
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