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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about taking vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Ask your doctor if you should take a multivitamin or specific supplements.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Ignore: If you are on vitamin B12 or D replacement, its OK to ask your doctor to re-check your level.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ignore: Do I have any vitamin deficiencies? Vitamin D is a common one. What harm can happen with excess?

Answered 5/25/2014

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Ignore: Ask your doctor to check mma instead of Vitamin B12. Supplement with methylcobalamin, not cyanocobalamin.

Answered 7/20/2014

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