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Vitamin safety

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Safety and vitamins

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Vitamins and safety regulations

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Does the government monitor the safety of vitamins?

Answer:

No. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors drugs but not vitamins. However, standard vitamin and mineral tablets are considered relatively risk-free if you avoid high doses. Keep in mind that most experts feel that it is best to get your vitamins from eating a variety of foods.

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