In what ways can one deal with multivitamin deficiency?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 34-year-old male and I found out recently that I have a multivitamin deficiency during my medical checkup. I am concerned about my health and would like to understand more about nutrition and nutrients that can help me overcome this deficiency. Could you provide insight into the specific nutrients that I might not be consuming and recommend a diet or any supplements to address the deficiency? Additionally, are there any lifestyle changes or specific foods that I should take to improve my overall nutritional intake? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com.

I need to know more details on which vitamin deficiency you are suffering from and please share your current reports so that I can help you further. However, I suggest you follow the below-mentioned guidelines to begin with:

  1. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that prevent the action of free radicals. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage. So, include a variety of colorful foodstuffs and foods rich in antioxidants to prevent oxidation improve your immunity, and combat deficiency.
  2. To eat a rainbow of foods with fibers like in salads, add more vegetables like cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, carrots, radishes, and so on.
  3. Calcium is needed to support the development of bones, so take more milk and milk products.
  4. Include more dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, broccoli, etc. These are rich in iron and will help maintain your hemoglobin levels.
  5. Eat soaked almonds and walnuts.
  6. Include omega-3 fatty acids as it will help enhance neural and cognitive development. Include foods like soaked walnuts and eggs.
  7. Increase protein intake as it is the building block of the body. Protein-rich foods include pulses, soya, paneer, milk, probiotic yogurt, etc. In case you eat meat, then you can include chicken and eggs.

All the above foods have really good sources of vitamin E and vitamin C along with beta carotene. Adding them regularly to your diet will help you take your daily dose of antioxidants and reduce any deficiency. Expose yourself in sunlight for at least five minutes and try to stay active.

I hope this helps.

Do revert in case of any further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 10, 2024
Reviewed At May 10, 2024

Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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