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A member asked:

I read the if u take folic acid and vit b12 and can help with depression, is this true and what dose would i take of each or please adv on effective vita?

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If U R depressed : U need to see a mental herb professional for evaluation and treatment . In addition depression is just a symptoms and not necessary a diagnoses, Folic Acid and B12 can be used as add on.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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