Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Diet, Nutrition and Supplements => Topic started by: AJP on April 20, 2016, 08:59:40 AM
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Hallo Everyone ,
Please help me to understand my calcium levels.
My Ionised calcium level is 4.2 mmol/L and the normal levels are lies between 4.4 to 5.4
Early detection of hypocalcemia is checked from ionic calcium test. I want to know am I calcium deficient and my calcium level is normal or low ?
Please advice me.
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The chart I referenced said 4.2 is the bottom of normal. I wouldn't make anything of the level. http://www.ccpe-cfpc.com/en/pdf_files/drug_lists/normal_values.pdf
You can probably raise the level by taking vitamin D or getting more sunshine.
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Thank you sir for replying and giving the huge information sheet.
I can't tolerate sunshine so I have to supplement. My D level is 33.9 which is low end of normal levels. I read thalpal and you also told me that thals should have higher D level.
I met a good endocrinologist few days ago. I request him to set a proper dose of Vit D to increase the level. But unfortunately he was unaware about the fact and he tells me that my levels is normal so I shouldn't take supplement.
But I was starting to take D in 60K/2 weeks for last 1.5 months.
Please advice anything. .
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For optimal health, you want a D level of at least 50. It can be as high as 80-100 without posing any issues.
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Thank you Sir for advising.
I have a query. Please reply it.
There are few forms of Vit - D is available in phermacy. Among those forms is soft gelatin capsule of Cholecalciferol good for use ? or other forms is better ?
Please reply.