Vitamin Profile near me in Rangareddy
Understanding Vitamin Profile in Rangareddy
What is Vitamin Profile in Rangareddy?
The Vitamin Profile measures the levels of vitamin D, B12, and B9 in the body and is available at an affordable price in Rangareddy with Tata 1mg labs. Vitamins are the essential nutrients for humans. Unhealthy eating habits and adulteration of food can lead to the depletion of these vital nutrients and cause multiple disorders. Vitamin D (25-OH) is essential for healthy bones, Vitamin B12 for the healthy nervous system, and Vitamin B9 (folic acid) to form healthy red blood cells.
The Vitamin Profile is recommended as part of a routine checkup or in case of symptoms suggestive of vitamin deficiencies, such as pale skin, weakness, joint pain, muscle weakness, and palpitations.
What does Vitamin Profile measure?
Contains 3 testsThe Vitamin Profile covers testing of three vitamins, including vitamins B9, B12, and D. These vitamins are required by your body for the proper functioning of the nervous system, cell growth, DNA formation, building immunity, bone health, and maintaining your overall health. Deranged levels of these vitamins can give rise to lethargy, irritation, muscle spasms, fatigue, anemia, psychological disorders, or toxicity if not given timely attention.
Vitamin B 9
The Vitamin B 9 test analyzes the levels of vitamin B9 in the blood. Vitamin B9 is a part of the B complex of vitamins and is an essential nutrient, meaning the body cannot produce it and has to be taken into the diet. Folate is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9, whereas folic acid refers to a supplement that is added to food and drinks. The deficiency of vitamin B9 (folic acid) can also lead to macrocytic anemia in which the size of the RBCs becomes larger than normal.
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Vitamin B12
The Vitamin B12 test measures your vitamin B12 levels. Vitamin B12 is essential for various health aspects, such as maintaining a healthy nervous system, making red blood cells, and creating the genetic material of our cells. Low vitamin B12 levels are more likely to occur in older adults, children, vegans, vegetarians, people with diabetes, individuals who underwent gastric bypass surgery, women who are breastfeeding, and in conditions that impact absorption of this vitamin, like Crohn’s disease. Higher vitamin B12 levels seen in pateint on vitamin suplement does not need treatment as excessive vitamin B12 is usually removed through the urine. However, some conditions, such as liver diseases and myeloproliferative disorders, can cause an increase in vitamin B12 levels, thereby affecting blood cell production.
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Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
The Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy) test measures the levels of vitamin D in the body. It is an essential nutrient that can be synthesized in the body upon healthy exposure to sunlight or absorbed from dietary sources. It majorly exists in two forms: Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D2 is present in plants, such as yeast or mushrooms, and is available as a supplement in fortified foods, and vitamin D3 is found in foods like cheese, green vegetables, mushrooms, egg yolks, and fatty fish.
Both forms of vitamin D (D2 and D3) need to undergo some chemical changes before being available for use in the body. These chemical changes take place in the liver or kidneys.The levels of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D in blood is considered the best parameter to assess vitamin D status of the body. A Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy) measures the level of Total 25-OH vitamin D (D2+D3) , but it does not differentiate between the two forms as it is the major form of vitamin D that circulates in the blood.
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Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Vitamin Profile in Rangareddy
Frequently Asked Questions about Vitamin Profile in Rangareddy
Q. What does the Vitamin Profile measure?
Q. What diseases are diagnosed with the Vitamin Profile?
Q. Do I need to fast before taking the Vitamin Profile test?
Q. How is the Vitamin Profile performed?
Q. Is there any risk associated with the Vitamin Profile?
Q. What is the benefit of getting the Vitamin Profile done?
Q. Can I take the Vitamin Profile during pregnancy?
Q. Can I schedule an online booking for the Vitamin Profile in Rangareddy near me?
Q. Is the Vitamin Profile eligible for home sample collection in Rangareddy?
Q. What is the procedure to book the Vitamin Profile with Tata 1mg Labs in Rangareddy?
Q. How much does the Vitamin Profile cost in Rangareddy?
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