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A member asked:

I've been trying to get done flax seed, fish oil, & calcium supplements seriously how does this take to lose weight?

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Supplements: If you are asking if flax seed, fish oil and calcium are going to help you lose weight....Sorry. You need to eat properly and exercise to lose weight, there's no supplement magic.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 8/28/2013

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