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Would it be okay to try betaine hcl pills at 18? ppis are not working, my thyroid is fine but my hair is dry and brittle and my skin, heartburn too!
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Betaine: At your age you should not try any pills until you have checked with your doctor that it is OK.
Answered 4/25/2015
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