4 weeks ago
I have hormonal imbalances issues,and vitamin d and b12 deficiency please suggest what should I do to overcome this problems
4 weeks ago
Dear Sonali mohite Mohite, Thank you for the question
Hormones play a vital role in the health of human females and hormonal imbalance can cause several pathological conditions. Improper diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress and use of certain medication and drugs can cause hormonal imbalance.
Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance include changes in menstruation, acne, oily skin, fever, fatigue, excessive hair growth, dizziness, anxiety, allergy, weight gain, headache, water retention, endometriosis, urinary tract infections (UTI’s) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin B12 is used as a cofactor for enzymes that are involved in the synthesis of DNA, fatty acids, and myelin. As a result, B12 deficiency can potentially affect hematologic and neurological functions.
The causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur due to autoimmune disorders, inadequate intake of dietary vitamin b12 and malabsorption due to certain gastrointestinal disorders.
Management & Treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency involves repletion with B12 through natural dietary food sources or with b12 supplements that can be consumed under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B12 for a woman is 2.2µg/day
Some of the rich food sources of Vitamin B12 are-
Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is necessary for overall health & functioning of the body. It helps your body absorb calcium and is one of the main building blocks for strong bones. Together with calcium, vitamin D prevent the risks of osteoporosis & maintain Bone mineral density. Vitamin D is also necessary for muscle movement and your nerves need it to carry messages between the brain and the body. Your immune system needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.
Recommended daily allowance for Vitamin D is 15mcg per day for women.
For general wellbeing, you can begin by consuming a balanced diet is which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions. It can easily be achieved through a blend of the four basic food groups. The quantities of foods needed to meet the nutrient requirements vary with age, gender, physiological status and physical activity. A balanced diet should provide around 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates, preferably from complex carbohydrates, about 10-15% from proteins and 20-30% from both visible and invisible fat.
As a general dietary guideline, for an apparently healthy individual/ with no specific health or nutrition needs and/or metabolic condition it is recommended to consume 2000kcal/d and for Women, the RDA for protein requirement is 46g/d and for fiber it is 25g/d.
Here are few guidelines for healthy balanced diet that can be considered:
For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.
Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead
3 weeks ago
Please suggest me how to overcome this problem
3 weeks ago
Dear Sonali
We request you to kindly follow the nutritional guidelines provided by us for Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 deficiency & Hormonal Imbalance, however if you continue to experience the same concerns then kindly contact your health care professional for further assistance and management.
Thank You