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Your blood tests, explained

Plain language guides to vitamin D, B12, iron and other common deficiencies in India: what your blood test numbers mean and what to do next.

• Vitamin DVitamin D deficiency in India: what your test result meansWhy vitamin D is low for so many Indians despite the sun, what 25 hydroxy vitamin D numbers mean, and how much vitamin D adults usually take.4 Oct 2026, 3 min read
• Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 for vegetarians: how to read your B12 resultWhy vegetarians and vegans in India often run low on vitamin B12, what a low normal B12 level means, and the usual reference doses.4 Oct 2026, 2 min read
• IronFerritin vs hemoglobin: what your iron results really sayHemoglobin can be normal while your iron stores are empty. How to read ferritin and hemoglobin together, and why iron needs a blood test first.4 Oct 2026, 2 min read
• Reading reportsHow to read your blood test report, in plain languageA plain guide to the columns on an Indian lab report: results, units, reference ranges and flags, plus which nutrient tests matter most.4 Oct 2026, 2 min read
• Daily routineWhen to take supplements: morning, night or around workoutsThe best time of day to take vitamin D, B12, iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium, which ones to keep apart, and a simple daily routine.4 Oct 2026, 2 min read