Which Vitamin Has Gained a Reputation as an Anti-Infective Vitamin

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which vitamin has gained a reputation as an anti-infective vitamin because so many of the body's defences against infection depend on an adequate supply?

• A) vitamin C
• B) vitamin D
• C) vitamin K
• D) vitamin A

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