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Im 30 years old and currently taking folic acid as a supplement.not pregnant.can i take zinc as a supplement too for better immune system?

Q: im 30 years old and currently taking folic acid as a supplement.not pregnant.can i take zinc as a supplement too for better immune system?

: Yes, it will not hurt if you are healthy. Taking zinc to boost immune system is still controversial though.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Yes, it will not hurt if you are healthy. Taking zinc to boost immune system is still controversial though.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2021

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A member asked:

Im 30 years old and currently taking folic acid as a supplement.not pregnant.can i take zinc as a supplement too for better immune system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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