Every aspect of the world today - even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry.
Linus PaulingRead
If you take a reasonable amount of vitamin C regularly, the incidence of the common cold goes down. If you get a cold and start immediately, as soon as you start sneezing and sniffling, the cold just doesn't get going.
Interpretation
Regular intake of vitamin C can reduce the likelihood of catching a cold and help mitigate symptoms if taken early.
Linus Pauling's quote emphasizes the benefits of vitamin C in relation to the common cold. He suggests that consistent consumption of this vitamin can lower the chances of developing a cold, and if symptoms do arise, taking vitamin C promptly can prevent the illness from worsening. This highlights the importance of proactive health measures and the role of nutrition in maintaining well-being.
In practice
During a health seminar, you might quote this to emphasize preventive care.
Every aspect of the world today - even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry.
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.
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