Got tested due to excessive fatigue. Is this treatment appropriate?
I recently got some blood tests done because I've been experiencing excessive fatigue, low energy, and poor stamina for quite some time.
I'm a 33-year-old male, 180cm and 82 kg. I follow a vegetarian diet. My tests showed low Vitamin D and low Vitamin B12 levels.(See image) I also have high triglycerides (384 mg/dL), and I'm not sure whether that could be contributing to my fatigue as well.
My doctor has prescribed supplements, but I wanted to get some opinions from people who have dealt with similar deficiencies.
Questions:
Are these supplements generally sufficient to correct Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies?
I've read that oil-based Vitamin D softgels may be absorbed better than the powder/granular sachet formulations. Is that actually true?
Should I consider switching to an oil-based Vitamin D supplement, or are the prescribed powder/granular supplements equally effective?
Could triglycerides as high as 384 mg/dL be contributing to my fatigue, or are my symptoms more likely related to the Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies?
My goal is to bring my Vitamin D level back into the normal range (80 ng/ml) and hopefully improve my fatigue and energy levels.
Any insights, experiences, or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks