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I'm 23 weeks pregnant and i've been taking a vitamin c supplement in addition prenatal. is this harmful? all tests normal to date.

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Dr. Cristin Dickerson answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Vitamin C: Probably not a problem but definitely a waste of money. Extra vitamin C just passes out of your body in your urine.

Answered 12/18/2014

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