Featured in Indian Express

When Indian Express Wellness approached Dr. Ashok Sajnani to be part of their D Strong Active Life campaign, it was a subject close to home. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ashok sees the consequences of Vitamin D deficiency up close — in brittle bones, in fractures that shouldn't have happened, in patients whose recovery takes longer than it should because their foundation was depleted long before they ever walked into the clinic.

In the video, he breaks down why Vitamin D deficiency is so prevalent across India despite the country's abundant sunshine. Limited sun exposure due to indoor lifestyles, cultural practices around covering up, increasing air pollution that filters UV rays, and dietary gaps all contribute to a problem that affects people across age groups and geographies — not just the elderly.

Dr. Ashok is direct about one thing: don't self-supplement. While Vitamin D supplements are widely available over the counter, proper dosing depends on your actual levels — which can only be measured through a blood test. Over-supplementation carries its own risks, and the right approach is to consult a healthcare provider, get tested, and follow a supervised plan.

The feature resonated strongly because it addressed something people had heard about but rarely understood fully. Vitamin D isn't just about bone health — it plays a role in muscle function, immunity, and overall energy levels. For an orthopedic practice, it is foundational.