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Are multivitamins beneficial?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Multiple vitamins: are beneficial if your diet is lacking in particular nutrients.

Answered 2/13/2021

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Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

No. Eat a balance diet of fresh food and exercise. Leave vitamins to the snake oil industry, since they are worthless or even dangerous.

Answered 6/23/2022

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