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Diet and Nutrition in Crohn Disease (cont.)

Medical Author:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Coauthor:
Sandeep Mukherjee, MD, MB, BCh
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD

Should I take vitamins?

Your need for vitamin and mineral supplements depends on several factors: your diet, which parts of your digestive tract are affected, and whether you have had surgery on your small intestine. The most common vitamin deficiencies are vitamins D and B-12, and the most common mineral deficiencies are iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Talk to your health care provider about taking supplements.

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