Q1. What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a Fat soluble vitamin, it is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make.
Q2. What are benefits of Vitamin D?
Vitamin D helps the body to absorb & retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bone. Also, laboratory studies show that vitamin D improves bone health and muscle strength, reduces cancer cell growth & inflammation, helps to control infections and provides prevention against heart diseases, type 2 diabetes and other cognitive functions.
Q. What are the major signs of Vitamin D deficiency?
Muscles cramps, Fractures, body aches, fatigue & weakness, slow wound healing, illness, mood swings, hair loss and weight gain.
Q. What are optimal and deficiency levels of Vitamin D3?
According to American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist, different levels of Vitamin D3 are as:
- Optimal: Between 30-50 ng/ml
- Deficiency: less than 30 ng/ml
Q. What is the prevalence rate of Vitamin D deficiency in Pakistan?
Ans. In Pakistan the prevalence rate of Vitamin D deficiency is 73%.
Q. What is the recommendation for the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency?
Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines suggested that adults (Over the age of 18 years) who are vitamin D deficient be treated with 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 once a week for 8 weeks, to achieve a blood level of Vitamin D above 30 ng/ml, followed by maintenance therapy of 1500–2000 IU/day
Q. Can a pregnant woman also take Dmax Forte for the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency?
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) recommends the treatment doses of cholecalciferol 20,000 IU/week for 4-6 weeks.
Q. Is it safe to use Dmax Forte on daily basis?
Yes, it is noteworthy that Vitamin D doses up to 10,000 IU/Day are considered as safe.
Q. What are the source of Vitamin D?
Regular sun exposure is the most natural way to get enough vitamin D. The best food sources of vitamin D are oily fish like salmon while other sources include egg yolks, red meat, and liver.
