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Hi i am 16 years old i am play bodybuilding can i take animal pak multivitamin? or it will effect my height or livers or kidney growth badly?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Why bother?: It's fine to take a multivitamin if you want to, but don't waste your money on expensive vitamin supplements. They won't help you build muscle, and they're of no benefit if you're already eating a healthy diet. You can spend the money you save on gym membership and muscle shirts.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/19/2017

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