Other Vitamin & Supplements Tips

Take a high protein diet & biotin supplements and avoid use of soaps if you have brittle nails

Viamin D supplementation (400 IU per day ) should be started early since newborn period...prevents rickets later...

Taking prenatal multivitamins which are rich in folic acid supplements before the pregnancy starts and during the pregnancy prevents the child from certain birth defects and also reduces the risk of miscarriage. 500 mcg/day is the most likely recommendation in the initial stages.

Indian council of medical research (ICMR) recommends a daily supplement of 400 IU/day of vitamin-d for Indians under the situation of minimal exposure to sunlight.

Yes, many symptoms disappear with drugs.
There are better supplements to stay healthy mentally needs consult an experienced psychiatrist.

Who needs calcium supplements?
How much calcium need depends on age and gender. Other factors such as pregnancy illness and medical history are also relevant parameters. Dietary supplements may contain only calcium or calcium with other nutrients such as vitamin d. Calcium absorption is best when taken in amounts of no more than 500 mg at a time. Calcium citrate and calcium carbonate are the two commonly available forms of calcium

American academy of pediatrics(AAP) and Indian academy of pediatrics(IAP) recommendation for vitamin D supplementation in infants.

The AAP and IAP both have recommended Vitamin D supplementation of 400 IU to all breastfeeding babies till 1 year of age irrespective of age,sex,race and ethnicity.

Of all the nutrients vitamin c is the most familiar owing to its widespread use as a dietary supplement. It is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The body does not store vitamin c and so need to consume it on a regular basis, specifically during the winter months

Preventing osteoporosis
• Eat calcium-rich foods
• Consider a calcium supplement

• Get enough vitamin D
• Exercise regularly
• Avoid smoking and excessive drinking of alcohol

The lure of quick weight loss, muscle building or better sexual enjoyment may land one in trouble, according to a study on dietary supplements published in JAMA Open. The study pointed out that most dietary supplements sold in India contain one or more than one pharmaceutical ingredients that are banned in the U.S.

Most of these supplements are designed for weight loss, muscle building or enhancement of sexual enjoyment. The study reveals that the banned components in these supplements...more