A Friend of Yours Loads Up on Vitamin C Once

question 41

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours loads up on vitamin C once a week instead of spacing it out over time. She argues the convenience of not having to take pills every day. What advice do you have for her?

• A)Her body has no way of storing excess vitamin C, which is water soluble and passes right through.
• B)Because vitamin C is not soluble in water, excess is stored in fat, and could be toxic.
• C)She would get more benefit from large doses once a month.
• D)Don't take vitamin C because you get it in the food you eat.

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