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Do i need to take a multi-vitamin every day if i eat a balanced diet?

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Depends: If by balanced, you mean fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, seeds, and wild fish then no if you get at least 30 minutes of sun a day. Otherwise, you may need vitamin d.

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

Do i need to take a multi-vitamin every day if i eat a balanced diet?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

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