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Can i take a highly potent neurotropic and antioxidant , which has 5000 of vitamin a and 100 of vitamin b6 ? i'm 20 yrs.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Can or should?: I recommend getting your nutrients through a good diet whenever possible. Particularly the fat soluble vitamins which can build up to overly high levels.

Answered 4/4/2016

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