LatestCalcium and Bone Health: How to Prevent Osteoporosis
How much calcium do you need? Learn osteoporosis risk factors, calcium-rich Bangladeshi foods, safe supplement use, exercise, DXA scans and warning signs.

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LatestHow much calcium do you need? Learn osteoporosis risk factors, calcium-rich Bangladeshi foods, safe supplement use, exercise, DXA scans and warning signs.

Most healthy adults do not need a multivitamin. See who may need supplements, upper limits for key vitamins, label checks, and drug interactions to avoid.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause tiredness, tingling and nerve damage. Learn the symptoms, who is at risk, B12 foods, blood test levels and how it is treated.

Iron deficiency anaemia: signs, WHO haemoglobin cut-offs, iron-rich Bangladeshi foods, how to take iron tablets, and why thalassaemia trait must be ruled out first.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in Bangladesh despite the sun. Learn the symptoms, who is at risk, food sources, the 25-OH blood test levels and safe treatment.
How to recognise, test for and correct deficiencies of vitamin D, iron, vitamin B12 and calcium through food and supplements. These articles also explain whether you really need a multivitamin, what to check when buying supplements, and how much is safe. They are written for general awareness: if you suspect a deficiency, get tested and take supplements on a doctor's advice.
This article is for general awareness only. It is not a substitute for a doctor's advice, diagnosis or treatment. In an emergency, call 999 or go to the nearest hospital.