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A member asked:

Ok to take folic acid & b vitamins beyond expiration date? if so, how long? a year?

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Expiration dates are on medications and vitamins for a reason. Vitamins can lose their effectiveness.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/26/2016

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