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What are micronutrients good for?

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Dr. Roberta Beals answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Energy: Micronutrients are used in the mitochondria of the cells to make energy molecules to full the metabolism of the cell.

Answered 8/26/2018

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Hi dr! my hands become stiff n arms numb in morning my CRP is negative 7.4 mg/l and ESR is 40 mm/hr .What should I do?I am taking micronutrients.

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And micronutrient deficiencies caused by bariatric surgery cause neuropathy in both the hands feet and body?

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