In fact, we recommend them to all of our patients as part of their weight loss regimen
[12] [1] Certain groups should take supplements year-round, including: People with dark skin (African, African-Caribbean, or South Asian backgrounds) Those who are housebound or have limited sun exposure Residents of care homes People who cover their skin for cultural or religious reasons Pregnant and breastfeeding women Children aged 1-4 years (10 micrograms daily) Exclusively breastfed infants (8.5-10 micrograms daily, unless consuming more than 500ml of infant formula daily) Dietary sources of vitamin D include oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), egg yolks, fortified foods (breakfast cereals, spreads), and red meat, though it is difficult to obtain sufficient amounts from diet alone
Researchers should approach dosing with appropriate caution and ideally work with knowledgeable healthcare providers
- High-dose oral B12 treatment Instead of taking the injection route, a provider may prescribe a high-dose B12 oral treatmenta pill, capsule, or lozenge containing a higher concentration of B12 than your average over-the-counter (OTC) supplement
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