Every aspect of the world today - even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry.
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Although physicians, as part of their training, are taught that the dosage of a drug that is prescribed for the patient must be very carefully determined and controlled, they seem to have difficulty in remembering that the same principle applies to the vitamins.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The careful dosage used for medications should also apply to vitamins, which are often overlooked.
Linus Pauling emphasizes the importance of treating vitamins with the same caution and precision as prescription medications. This highlights a common misconception that vitamins, being 'natural', are inherently safe without considering proper dosages, ultimately advocating for a more scientific approach to supplementation.
Themes
DosageVitaminsHealthMedicineCaution
In practice
Example use cases
In a health seminar discussing the proper use of dietary supplements.
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