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Does vitamin tablets make u have any side effect? or it just digests it if our body doesn't needed?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Can have side effect: Vitamin a, d, e, and k are fat-soluble vitamins so they can build up in your fat. Too much of these vitamins can lead to dangerous, toxic levels. Skip the pills and get the vitamins you need from food and sun.

Answered 3/29/2013

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