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I was prescribed vitamin d and have been taking vitamin d2 50,000 iu for 4 months. i found out today that it contains titanium dioxide. i understand this ingredient could be cancer causing. should i stop taking this supplement?

Q: i was prescribed vitamin d and have been taking vitamin d2 50,000 iu for 4 months. i found out today that it contains titanium dioxide. i understand this ingredient could be cancer causing. should i stop taking this supplement?

: If you have a white fur coat it causes cancer as in rats. Ask what the Vit d is for and what is the evidence that taking vitamin D in your condition makes one healthier.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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If you have a white fur coat it causes cancer as in rats. Ask what the Vit d is for and what is the evidence that taking vitamin D in your condition makes one healthier.

Answered 8/8/2021

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A member asked:

I was prescribed vitamin d and have been taking vitamin d2 50,000 iu for 4 months. i found out today that it contains titanium dioxide. i understand this ingredient could be cancer causing. should i stop taking this supplement?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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