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My centrum multivitamin has 100% rda of everything in it including iron. is this safe even if i get these nutrients in my diet?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Multivit: Yes multivitamins are safe even if nutrients are in your diet.

Answered 11/12/2013

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