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Should people worry about vitamin deficiency when doing a cleansing fast?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

No: A cleansing fast should only be done for a day or two, so deficiency is not an issue.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/15/2012

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