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A member asked:

Vitamin e can increase the risk of heart defects in babies. prenatal one and dha of rainbow light are 60 iu of vitamin e. is it safe to take?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes: This is a small amount of Vitamin E and the information may not be accurate. You are likely consuming more Vitamin E in your regular diet. All the best and continue your vitamins.

Dr Rochester agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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