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Consuming Vitamin B12 (multi vitamin)
I have been diagnosed with very low levels vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.
I have been prescribed with multi vitamin tablet for 3 months to increase my B12 level.
In the pack, it's written Methylparaben IP and Propylparaben IP as preservatives. I read from online sources that parabens are carcinogenic. Some studies have shown that breast cancer biopsy had traces of paraben.
Hence should I take those tablets with risk or is it safe to consume?
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Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan
Surgical Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please share your reports to help you better. Best way of building up is by good nutritious food. I would suggest you to have regular sunlight exposure and good food along with your vitamin supplements. Taking any supplements for long term without checking its levels is not good.
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Good nutritious food and sunlight is required
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