I'm really worried about my vitamin D and calcium levels. I've been feeling off lately and I'm concerned it might be a deficiency. Could you recommend a good supplement for both? I'm also wondering what signs or symptoms I should look out for that might indicate these deficiencies.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Calcium deficiency would cause joint pains, muscle cramps, weakness,you can take Shelkal 500 once daily and Vit bio D3 once a week as supplements

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