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I have to take a blood test to measure a vitamin deficiency. since i take a multivitamin, when should i stop taking it to make sure results ok?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Whoa: Who is asking you to do this? What is the purpose of this testing if you are already supplementing? Be very careful -- there are several phony labs that offer bogus "vitamin testing." If you have any doubts, get a second opinion. Best wishes.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

I have to take a blood test to measure a vitamin deficiency. since i take a multivitamin, when should i stop taking it to make sure results ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Husar agreed

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