“Vitamins are a tricky thing to address sometimes, and really it’s a very individual choice whether somebody takes vitamins or not. Plus, you have to take into consideration your medical problems — any medications you might already take — because they do play a role. In general, if you’re someone that feels like you need a vitamin, you want to try something without consulting a doctor, a multivitamin once a day is usually okay. In general, vitamins are not regulated by the government, so it requires some thought in terms of what brands to take. In that case, you might want to consult with a physician. If you go to special vitamin stores, they’re relatively safe. Definitely, if you’re on any other medication, I would consult with a doctor first. If you have any concerns about specific vitamins, again, checking with a doctor is always best because A) you might need a vitamin because you’re deficient in it, but you would never know unless you went to the doctor or B) you’re already taking something and it could interact with it. So I would definitely consider seeing a doctor before starting anything”.
Camila Passias, MD is a board-certified primary care doctor at Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights, seeing patients Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She has a particular interest in women’s health and is fluent in Spanish. Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights is a two-floor practice with a walk-in urgent care center and more than 35 specialties. Located at 300 Cadman Plaza West, the practice is situated on the 17th and 18th floors.