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I take a prenatal vitamin & a one a day vitamin daily. my ferritin serum was out of range (high) by 15. my doctor said not to worry. should i worry?
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No: You may try changing to a vitamin preparation without iron. Vitamins for men usually have less iron.
Answered 2/26/2013
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