Est. 2005·Sector 49, Gurugram·

Clinical protocol · Indian-meal-based

Last reviewed · May 2026by Dt. Priyatama Srivastava

Condition

Micronutrient Deficiency Diet and Correction

Name: Go Moringa Nutri Diet & Food Clinic
Address: Unitech Rodio Drive, D-117 & 118, South City II, Gurugram, Haryana, 122018, IN
Telephone: +91-9910922899
Price range: ₹₹
Rating: 5

Micronutrient deficiencies are alarmingly common in urban Indian adults — iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc deficiencies show up across all age groups and dietary patterns. Food-first correction is more sustainable than long-term supplementation alone.

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Micronutrient Deficiency Diet and Correction — Micronutrient Deficiency · clinical context

By the numbers

No. 01

70%+

Of Indian adults have vitamin D insufficiency

Source · Published Indian D-deficiency studies

No. 02

50%+

Of Indian women of reproductive age have iron deficiency anaemia

Source · NFHS-5 (2019-21)

Context

About micronutrient deficiency.

Common deficiencies and their typical symptoms: iron deficiency (fatigue, hair fall, pale skin), B12 deficiency (fatigue, neurological symptoms, tingling), vitamin D (low immunity, bone pain, mood issues), magnesium (cramps, sleep issues, anxiety), zinc (skin issues, poor wound healing, frequent infections).

Mechanism

How diet helps.

Food-based correction provides nutrients in absorbable forms with co-factors that aid absorption. Iron from food + vitamin C absorbs better than supplemental iron alone. B12 from animal foods is well-absorbed. Vitamin D from fatty fish + sunlight + diet is the most sustainable approach.

Include

Foods we build on.

01Iron: jaggery, dates, ragi, sesame, green leafy vegetables, eggs, chicken
02B12: eggs, dairy, fish, chicken, meat (vegetarians often need supplementation)
03Vitamin D: fatty fish, eggs, fortified milk + sunlight
04Magnesium: pumpkin seeds, almonds, leafy greens, whole grains
05Zinc: pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashews, eggs
06Vitamin C: amla, citrus fruits, guava (aids iron absorption)

Limit

Foods we step away from.

×01Tea/coffee within 1 hour of iron-rich meals (blocks absorption)
×02Excess calcium with iron meals (competition for absorption)
×03Refined foods (low in micronutrients)

Timeline

What to expect

1Week 1-2

Testing + planning

Baseline labs reviewed. Specific deficiencies identified.

·Clear picture of deficiencies

2Month 1-3

Repletion

Targeted dietary changes + supplementation where genuinely needed.

·Lab values rise toward normal

3Month 3-6

Sustainable pattern

Long-term dietary patterns prevent recurrence.

·Sustained normal lab values

Before you book

Frequently asked, honestly answered.

01Should I just take a multivitamin?

Multivitamins help fill gaps but do not address the underlying dietary patterns. We prefer food-first correction with targeted supplementation where genuinely needed.

02I am vegetarian — am I at risk?

Higher risk for B12, iron, vitamin D, omega-3 deficiencies. We design vegetarian plans to maximise these, with supplementation for B12.

Reviewed and approved by

Dt. Priyatama Srivastava

Dietitian & Nutritionist · 20+ years

20+ years of clinical practice in Gurgaon. 10,000+ clients across India and worldwide.

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Next step

Manage micronutrient deficiency through diet.

Fifteen minutes on WhatsApp to discuss your case. We will tell you honestly whether dietary intervention is appropriate for what you are working on.

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