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I would like to take a multivitamin. can i also take extra vitamin d and b12 1000mcg with the multivitamin? i dont have much energy is the reason for the extra supplements.

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Supplements: B12 even if you get more it is not a problem will be washed out, Vit D can cause toxicity it taken too much. Both these vitamins levels could be easily checked with simple blood tests to relieve the doubts.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/2/2016

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A member asked:

I would like to take a multivitamin. can i also take extra vitamin d and b12 1000mcg with the multivitamin? i dont have much energy is the reason for the extra supplements.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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