9. Should I tell my doctor which vitamins I'm taking?
A recent study found that nearly 70% of participants who took prescription drugs and nonvitamin supplements in the same year said they didn't tell their doctors that they used supplements.
In general, experts recommend sharing your pill habits with your doctor, but get ready to ask for a second opinion.
"In biochemistry classes, we [doctors in training] learned that vitamins are necessary for every biochemical reaction in the body," Dean says. "However, when it came to clinical study, we were never told that if cell processes slow down, vitamins can get them going again."
If your doctor lacks vitamin know-how, seek the advice of an integrative medical professional who keeps up with the latest research.
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