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To prevent frequent colds flu etc. is it best to take vitamin c and zinc every day of the year or only when you have an infection?
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Every day: But------vitamins all work together as a massive team of essential non caloric nutrients. They govern cellular biochemistry and present a totally different approach to medical treatment and prevention. You can't take a vitamin like you may take an Aspirin for a headache. You need a little research of your own.
Answered 1/20/2019
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