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A 22-year-old female asked:

I am taking a supplement with 10mg iron. (viviscal pills) i am 22 with pcos. is this dangerous. also has zinc 11mg biotin 120mcg & niacin 12 mg?

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Dr. Amrit Singhanswered

Cardiology 52 years experience

No: no danger of Iron or other supplements in pcos. by the way Niacin is of no value as per recent studies in ACC

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Dr. Marc Mugmon commented

Cardiology 49 years experience

Agree with niacin comment - well-done scientific study to determine the usefulness of this medication for the treatment of elevated cholesterol showed this. Also, no reputable studies showing iron of value in pcos unless iron deficiency anemia is present.

Sep 8, 2014

Dr. Randy Bakeranswered

Holistic Medicine 41 years experience

Not at all: That is a relatively low and entirely safe dose of iron & the doses of Zinc, Biotin & Niacin are all safe, For a wonderful discussion of natural therapies (diet, supplements, herbs etc.) for PCOS see http://natural-fertility-info.com/pcos-fertility-diet

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