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Can i take a betacarotene supplement if i'm breastfeeding? what about evening primrose oil?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes and yes: Beta carotene and evening primrose oil are both very safe and are useful nutrients for your baby as well as for you. Consider taking a supplement containing DHA, en essential oil from fish, as this is very important for your baby's neurological development.

Answered 4/2/2016

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