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Which type of vitamins are good for a teenage girl to take?

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Calcium/iron maybe: There's nothing in supplements that can't be found far more cheaply and safely in real food, regular exercise, enough sleep, and enough water. Spend your money on well-fitted athletic shoes, a good mattress and lean meat, colorful vegetables and fruit. Teen girls often don't get enough calcium and iron. If you think she's deficient here, talk to her doctor.

Answered 5/13/2013

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Vitamin D, Multivit.: Everyone in the us (unless in deep south) needs to take vit d in fall & winter months- adult dose is 5000 iu/day-& take in spring/summer if not getting mid-day sun without sunscreen. Vitamins are no substitute for a healthy diet but the majority of americans are deficient in calcium, magnesium, chromium, vit. A, e & chromium. A good mulitvit with iron provides insurance; a prenatal is appropriate!

Answered 12/10/2013

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