I'm thinking about giving my 77-year-old diabetic parent a daily tablet of ceeplus, which is an immunity booster containing 1000 mg of vitamin C, 2000 IU of vitamin D3, and 50 mg of zinc. Is it safe to include this in their routine to help boost their immunity?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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yes can be given

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Answered 04/07/2025

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