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Question: Hi Doctor,
I ran my annual health check-up on November 20th. Just received the report and I want to know how it looks. I see it has raised concern about my Vitamin and Protein levels. Would love to hear your thoughts and how I can improve them.
I ran my annual health check-up on November 20th. Just received the report and I want to know how it looks. I see it has raised concern about my Vitamin and Protein levels. Would love to hear your thoughts and how I can improve them.
Brief Answer:
Supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through the attachment provided.
Yes, the results are normal except for Vitamin D, Vit B12 and total protein levels being lower.
Vit D3 60,000 units taken once a week for 6 weeks followed by monthly once for 6 months is recommended dose for Vit D deficiency.
Methylcobalamine 750mcg in capsule form daily once after food in the morning for a minimum period of one month will correct the Vitamin b12 deficiency.
Total protein levels usually have a dynamic estimation value, low number doesn't always indicate low protein in the blood. Protein has many functions and can be used up depending on the demand showing a set of protein levels low or high. It is very unlikely that your are protein deficient and over weight.
Anyways do increase the protein intake in the diet, which is of no harm.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through the attachment provided.
Yes, the results are normal except for Vitamin D, Vit B12 and total protein levels being lower.
Vit D3 60,000 units taken once a week for 6 weeks followed by monthly once for 6 months is recommended dose for Vit D deficiency.
Methylcobalamine 750mcg in capsule form daily once after food in the morning for a minimum period of one month will correct the Vitamin b12 deficiency.
Total protein levels usually have a dynamic estimation value, low number doesn't always indicate low protein in the blood. Protein has many functions and can be used up depending on the demand showing a set of protein levels low or high. It is very unlikely that your are protein deficient and over weight.
Anyways do increase the protein intake in the diet, which is of no harm.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks, Doc. I searched online for the medications you prescribed. Can you confirm if they are the right ones,
https://www.apollopharmacy.in/medicine/pregabalin-75mg-methylcobalamin-750mcg-cap-10-s
https://www.apollopharmacy.in/otc/apollo-pharmacy-vitamin-d3-60000iu-softgel-capsule-4-s
Also, I see alerts for HbA1C, Total protein, Globulin (Calculated) & Albumin/Globulin Ratio. Should I be concerned about these values?
https://www.apollopharmacy.in/medicine/pregabalin-75mg-methylcobalamin-750mcg-cap-10-s
https://www.apollopharmacy.in/otc/apollo-pharmacy-vitamin-d3-60000iu-softgel-capsule-4-s
Also, I see alerts for HbA1C, Total protein, Globulin (Calculated) & Albumin/Globulin Ratio. Should I be concerned about these values?
Brief Answer:
Need not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Need not worry about the above readings they are only marginally deranged.
Do not take combination with Pregabalin, Take only ones with Methylcobalamine 750mcg
Regards,
Need not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Need not worry about the above readings they are only marginally deranged.
Do not take combination with Pregabalin, Take only ones with Methylcobalamine 750mcg
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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