You can intake milk, curd, cheese, cereals. Expose to sunlight for 20 minutes at 11 am
If vit D and B12 is very low, you can take supplements.
1. Satavari gulam 1 tsp at 11am (there is a gap of 1/2 hour of breakfast) 2. Drakshadi kashaya 15ml + 45 ml lukewarm water at morning before breakfast. 3. Aswagandha choornam 1 spoon in 250ml warm milk at evening.
Take care, Dr. Shaniba
Hello I understand your concern very well. Women with PCOD are very prone to have low Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels, especially if they follow a vegetarian/vegan diet.
The medicines you have been taking (Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Licorice, Dharti Loha, Brahmi) are good for the hormones and the brain, but they do not raise B12 and D levels significantly on their own.
YOUR CONCERN – IN SUMMARY
You are suffering from: Low Vitamin B12, Low Vitamin D, PCOD, Mood changes, Mostly vegetarian/vegan diet
👉 These deficiencies can cause PCOD, mood swings, fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, and irregular periods to become worse.
WHY B12 & D ARE LOW (AYURVEDIC VIEW)
Manda Agni (weak digestion & absorption), Rasa & Majja Dhatu Kshaya, Lack of natural dietary sources in a vegetarian diet, Less sun exposure → low Vitamin D, PCOD itself disturbs nutrient metabolism.
HOW TO INCREASE VITAMIN B12 (MOST IMPORTANT)
FOOD SOURCES (Limited in a vegetarian diet)
Milk, curd, paneer, Homemade buttermilk, Fermented foods (idli, dosa, kanji – small benefit only)
⚠️ Diet alone is usually NOT enough
REQUIRED: B12 SUPPLEMENT (SAFE & NECESSARY) Best option: Methylcobalamin Dose: 1500 mcg, twice weekly Duration: 3 months, then recheck levels
👉 It is quite safe even if you are taking Ayurvedic medicines and it does NOT lead to PCOD treatment interference.
Or supradyn tablet 0-0-1
HOW TO INCREASE VITAMIN D (ESSENTIAL FOR HORMONES)
SUNLIGHT (NON-NEGOTIABLE) 20–30 minutes daily Time: 10 am – 2 pm Expose arms & legs (without sunscreen)
FOOD SUPPORT Cow’s ghee (small quantity) Milk (if tolerated) Sesame seeds Mushrooms (sun-dried)
REQUIRED: VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENT
Drise 60 k IU capsules weekly once for 4 weeks After that maintenance: 60,000 IU once a month
👉 It is very important, especially in the case of PCOD.
AYURVEDIC SUPPORT FOR ABSORPTION
You may keep taking your present medicines and have an additional:
1. Trikatu Churna ¼ tsp with warm water once daily before lunch Helps digestion & absorption
2.Amla Rasayana 1 tsp every morning Helps tissue nourishment & immunity
DIET CHANGES (VERY IMPORTANT)
INCLUDE
Warm, freshly cooked meals Moong dal, red rice, millet Cow’s ghee (1–2 tsp/day) Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds Dates & soaked almonds Adequate protein
AVOID
Excess tea/coffee Cold foods Junk & packaged food Skipping meals
LIFESTYLE TIPS
Sleep before 11 pm Daily walking or yoga (especially Surya Namaskar) Pranayama: Bhramari & Anulom Vilom Reduce stress (very important for PCOD)
👉 It is very hard to fix B12 and D deficiency without supplements, especially in vegetarian women with PCOD.
👉 Supplements are NOT chemicals, they are replacement therapy for deficiency.
FOLLOW-UP After 3 months recheck Vitamin B12 & D levels
Once corrected, we can lower the doses and maintain naturally
Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
Take Panchamritha lauha 1tab bd, laksadi Guggulu, Gandha tail 1tab bd ull get results
Dr RC BAMS MS
Hlo, Thanks for your question
Continue your treatment as you are taking for pcod
For low vt.B12, vt D-
✨how to increase safely-
Diet changes to support vitamin levels 🥗 For B12 (vegetarian): - Milk, curd, paneer - Fortified cereals - Nutritional yeast (if available) ⚠️ Still not enough alone → supplement needed
✨For Vitamin D & absorption: - Ghee (small amount) - Sesame seeds - Almonds - Proper fat intake (vitamin D is fat-soluble)
✨✨✨✨Add medicine Vitamin D3 2000 IU once a week For 2–3 months✨✨✨✨
Continue your rest treatment as it’s working good - Ashwagandha – reduces stress, improves mood - Shatavari – hormonal balance in PCOD - Licorice (Yashtimadhu) – adrenal & hormone support - Dharti Loha – improves blood quality - Brahmi – mood stabilization, mental clarity ⚠️ Ensure licorice dose is not excessive (long-term high dose can raise BP).
Thanku Follow up after 15 days
It’s a major problem in North Indian peoples due to mostly vegitaranism …and some rich source veg diet includes these vitamins not consumed generally…
Veg source of vit b12/D3:-
Drumstic powder/soup/vegitable:- genrally called as moringa or sanhijan fali in North eastern part of india /bihar and bangal region…it’s a rich source of vit B12 …
Boiled sweet corn= rich in B12
Mushroom veggies= contains higher amount of vit d …
Treatment:- nutrela b12 bio fermentation cap= 1-1 cap after meal twice daily
Nutrela d2k= 2-2 tab chew after meal twice daily
Regards
Dr Atul painuly Patanjali yogpeeth chikisyayala
