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Is it okay to take vitamins d with chemotherapy?
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Not only OK but wise: It is a good idea to take vit d with chemotherapy as it often depletes vit d- see http://www.Naturalnews.Com/037663_chemotherapy_drugs_vitamin_d_deficiency.Html vit d is crucial for proper immune function. Also, there is evidence that vit d improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy- see http://www.Vitamindwiki.Com/chemotherapy+might+be+amplified+by+vitamin+d.
Answered 1/24/2014
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