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A member asked:

Having hair loss & unhealthy skin.would i take b12, biotin, fe &folic a. as am trying also to conceive or better take dietary supplement only.or both ?

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Dr. Meena Khandelwal answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Take prenatal vits: If you are trying to get pregnant, take prenatal vits that contain all the above. Good balanced diet is always healthy and beenficial.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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