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Are chewable multivitamins more effective than non-chewable mulit-vs?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

No: Neither may be effective if you are eating a healthy diet. Contrary to popular belief, multivitamins are unnecessary in the absence of a known deficiency. Speak to your doctor about you vitamin needs.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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