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Please tell me, could i give my son a multi-vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant supplement?

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Dr. Bruce Pope answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Why?: Has he been diagnosed with a deficiency? Have symptoms? Then see you doctor. Is he eating normal? A balanced diet of meat and vegetables? Then no. Supplements are not necessary.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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