Speaking to Your Healthcare Professional
You have recently discovered that you may be deficient in vitamin D. Your next step is to talk to a healthcare professional who can advise you on the best vitamin D supplement and dosage for you. Finding a qualified healthcare professional who can assist you in your area is as easy as visiting www.mypractitioner.net.au.
To ensure you get the best out of your healthcare professional, be sure to ask any questions you may have. It is important to clear up any confusion or worries you may have about vitamin D deficiency and supplementation. However, often when we visit our healthcare professional we forget to ask all the questions we wanted to ask. Here is a checklist of questions you may like to print out or write down for the next time you visit your healthcare professional:
- What sorts of risks are associated with vitamin D deficiency?
- How can I ensure that my vitamin levels remain at an optimum level?
- Do I need to have any further tests?
If you are advised to take a vitamin D supplement you may like to ask the following:
- When do I take the supplement?
- Do I need to take it with, before or after food?
- Am I taking the best vitamin D supplement on the market?
- What other steps can I take to prevent vitamin D deficiency?
- Do I need to avoid sun exposure while I’m taking vitamin D supplements?
