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70+ female. free retinol in blood sample 41- lab says only 3 above their minimum value- should i be supplementing vitamin a?

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You may take a multivitamin that would make for any other deficiency you may have. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Wish you good health!

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