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1. In My Recent Health Checkup, Vitamin D Is At

Posted on Thu, 2 Jan 2020

Question: 1. in my recent health checkup, vitamin D is at 10. What shall I do?
2. Bad cholesterol is bit higher, good is a bit lower - how to fix that?
3. Any other recommendations?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 minute later)

Sorry the age is wrong here. I am 36 Yrs old.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin D supplements...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Vitamin D value of 10 ng/ml indicates vitamin D deficiency. It should be supplemented with adequate amount of vitamin supplement. I suggest 60000 IU of vitamin D capsule (D rise capsule) once a week for 8 weeks to my patients with similar deficiency. You can discuss about this with your treating doctor.

I would like to know the specific cholesterol levels. Usually marginal disturbances can be rectified with life style and dietary changes. You should however discuss with your treating doctor to know if there are any other cardiovascular risks, then it should be treated with medications. Discuss with your treating doctor.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar