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Expert opinion please: could taking vitamin c supplements help me lose weight?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Vit C and weight los: No. But a healthy diet and increased activity will!

Dr Foreman agreed

Answered 5/24/2013

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